First biopsy tomorrow
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Regardless of their office policy, AND the results, a patient calling in twice warrants a call back. NO? This is awful.
Do you have a patient portal? If you absolutely cannot wait, it's possible the results are posted there. I get an email when something goes into my portal.
I know some prefer getting answers directly from their doctor, and others need to know right away. I'm a need to know gal, and seeing posts like this makes me glad to know I've never waited this amount of time. My 1 post treatment biopsy I was called the next day. After surgery my pathology was back in 4 days. My best wishes to you, Elamom!
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ctmbsikia,
This is exactly what my issue is. Benign or not, leaving us hanging this long when I know she's had the results at least two days is ridiculous. I liked the dr and office so much when I was there for my biopsy, but this is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. I needed to hear that this is not the norm everywhere.
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They just called and it's BENIGN!!! I didn't realize how stressed I was until they told me that, and now I can't stop crying. They did say it has to come out, and we will discuss more at my appointment tomorrow. I'll update afterward!
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Elamom, as I understand the new law in the US, all your results are supposed to be posted to the patient portal as soon as they're available. Are they not there?
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YEA! Glad they called you!
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moth,
I believe so. My obgyn always posts reports right away on the portal. I'm a new patient with this surgeon and don't have a portal yet though. I've learned a lot for the future from this experience though, and will ask a lot more if I'm ever in this situation again
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Elamom, are you in the States? If so, you should be able to view your results online through MyChart or whatever patient portal you have.
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Don't assume anything! It's possible they are simply waiting until your appointment since you have an appointment so soon. Doctors are super busy right now and a phone call might require spare time she doesn't have to give. I've gotten both good and bad news both in person and via telephone. You can't predict the results of a biopsy based on the method of communication! If you want to take your husband, take him. I think that could be a good idea regardless of the results.
Waiting suuuuuuuuuuucks though. I get it. I always tell my doctors I'd prefer they call me with results rather than waiting.
Edit: OOPS! Didn't realize there was a whole second page of comments. YAY FOR BENIGN RESULTS!!
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Fantastic news Elamom!
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Elamom
I’m very happy for you. Now you can take a deep breath and relax0 -
Elamom, many people have the experience that it is good to have a second person with you, regardless of the results. They can serve as a second set of ears, make sure you get your questions answered, and just be a comfort. So, if Covid protocols permit, we think you may want to consider someone going with you.
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Elamom - In my unofficial capacity as the Worst at Waiting for Results, I wish you the very best news tomorrow, whatever it is.
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Congrats Elamon. Or to second what the MODS posted, it's really hard to take it all in. If you aren't allowed to take a 2nd person with you for extra ears, many docs will let you record the appointment on your phone.
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Thank you all for all the support and advice!! I appreciate it SO much!
Met with the breast surgeon today and the pathology couldn’t exclude a benign or low grade phyllodes tumor. Then she checked the growth and she said said it’s grown a lot in just ten days, so she’s pretty confident it will come back as a phyllodes tumor. She was able to schedule me for this Friday to have it removed. Depending on the results of that I may move to posting in another forum.
Thanks again for all the support and I wish you all the best on your own journeys
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