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ninathenana Tue 06-Jan-15 17:00:46

He had a catheter fitted during an emergency admission through A&E and then waited 10wks for surgery after being told it would be 6-8wks.

Ariadne Tue 06-Jan-15 13:04:50

My breast cancer diagnosis was all done on one day too, ten years ago.

crun Tue 06-Jan-15 12:53:01

Thanks, so three out of these four are within the 31 days specified in the NHS constitution, Nina, how long did your DH wait before the operation?

chloe1984 Tue 06-Jan-15 10:33:24

My DD waited just under a week for biopsy results, she recently went to breast cancer clinic within local hospital.

daffydil Tue 06-Jan-15 10:08:49

Depends on where the problem is I think. When I found a lump in my breast I was referred to a one stop clinic. Mammograms, biopsy and other tests all with results given while you wait. Yes it was malignant but that was 20 years ago so a great outcome. Waiting is almost the worst part.

ninathenana Tue 06-Jan-15 07:21:16

DH had a prostate operation in September, he had a follow up appointment just after Christmas where they told him the biopsy was clear.

vampirequeen Tue 06-Jan-15 06:38:18

DH waited about three weeks but I know it can be longer.

crun Mon 05-Jan-15 23:59:14

How long are people typically waiting for biopsy results, from discovery of a growth to pronouncing it malignant or benign?