Waiting for results

Hi Margeo,

I am so sorry that you have been left without a plan. I can only imagine how difficult it must feel to move forward without your results.

I wasn't offered an appointment to examine my wound after surgery. I am not sure if that was due to COVID restrictions or is standard practice. I did however have a plan to receive my results.

I have read that there are delays in getting biopsy results to some people, but again a plan would probably help. It may be worth considering contacting your nurse again to express the continued worry and frustration this is causing and explore whether there any other options to receive your results in your consultants absence. She may be able to tell you how often you will be seen, so it is worth asking. I have found that if my nurse can't answer something then she will try to get the answer for me.

I hope you're able to get some answers soon.

Take care,

Hi Margeo, I know how you feel. I am now 2 weeks post up after WLE and excision of sentinel node.  I was told 2-3weeks I would be sent an appointment.  I guess we have Easter in the meantime so that may slow things down a little.  I'm not worrying as had to see my GP last Friday with a fungal infection I developed in my groin.  Was given cream for this and District nurse have me irrigation fluid to wash with.  The waiting is awful, but I've decided to take one day at a time and concentrate on getting back to normal (whatever that is now!).  I still feel very strange below and very difficult to look at myself when I apply the antifungal cream.  I'm 74 and single and really cannot imagine ever being in a relationship again, but I have my little dog to keep me company as well as good friends.   I hope you hear soon and your mind is put at rest (mine too!!) Sandyann. xx