How long did your biopsy results take??
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How long did your biopsy results take??

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    • September 28, 2016 at 3:44 pm
    Laura-lou
    Participant
    Hi all,

    I had a biopsy on Monday, and by today, I have decided if I haven’t heard anything, it’s nothing.

    My mole was 7mm with two colours – black and brown – and what looked like a mole, within a mole, within a mole.

    Presented total A-E, but I’ve been using reading some moles do present like melanoma, and they’re not.

    A good chunk was taken, 9 stitches, or so.

    What I’m interested in knowing, is how long did it take for you to be told it was melanoma. I’m thinking if I don’t hear, defo by tomorrow, it’s fine.

    Thank you 🙂

    Laura-lou

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      • September 28, 2016 at 4:52 pm
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      Every lab is different therefore all biopsy result times are different. 

      It took 2 weeks to hear back that it was melanoma for me. One week for one lab to examine, and then they sent it to another more sophisticated lab for a second opinion and reassurance that they've in fact seen melanoma. 

      Certainly don't want to scare you, just be aware that the amount of time it takes to get results back is no indication that it is something or nothing.

      I have also had other biopsies take a week, less than a week, and those were benign. Only had one positive biopsy and it took the longest. 

      Keep that positive attitude you have though, you are very right that a lot of moles that are biopsied that look ominous, are in fact nothing. Odds are in your favor 🙂

      • September 28, 2016 at 4:52 pm
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      Every lab is different therefore all biopsy result times are different. 

      It took 2 weeks to hear back that it was melanoma for me. One week for one lab to examine, and then they sent it to another more sophisticated lab for a second opinion and reassurance that they've in fact seen melanoma. 

      Certainly don't want to scare you, just be aware that the amount of time it takes to get results back is no indication that it is something or nothing.

      I have also had other biopsies take a week, less than a week, and those were benign. Only had one positive biopsy and it took the longest. 

      Keep that positive attitude you have though, you are very right that a lot of moles that are biopsied that look ominous, are in fact nothing. Odds are in your favor 🙂

      • September 28, 2016 at 4:52 pm
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      Every lab is different therefore all biopsy result times are different. 

      It took 2 weeks to hear back that it was melanoma for me. One week for one lab to examine, and then they sent it to another more sophisticated lab for a second opinion and reassurance that they've in fact seen melanoma. 

      Certainly don't want to scare you, just be aware that the amount of time it takes to get results back is no indication that it is something or nothing.

      I have also had other biopsies take a week, less than a week, and those were benign. Only had one positive biopsy and it took the longest. 

      Keep that positive attitude you have though, you are very right that a lot of moles that are biopsied that look ominous, are in fact nothing. Odds are in your favor 🙂

        • October 9, 2016 at 8:25 pm
        Laura-lou
        Participant
        Hi Jenn, it’s been two weeks tomorrow so I guess it was clear. I think I might call, but u can’t imagine if it was anything they’d leave it over two weeks, right? I hope your latest surgery went well?

        • October 9, 2016 at 8:25 pm
        Laura-lou
        Participant
        Hi Jenn, it’s been two weeks tomorrow so I guess it was clear. I think I might call, but u can’t imagine if it was anything they’d leave it over two weeks, right? I hope your latest surgery went well?

        • October 9, 2016 at 8:25 pm
        Laura-lou
        Participant
        Hi Jenn, it’s been two weeks tomorrow so I guess it was clear. I think I might call, but u can’t imagine if it was anything they’d leave it over two weeks, right? I hope your latest surgery went well?

      • September 28, 2016 at 5:04 pm
      Laura-lou
      Participant
      I would like to say also, apologies if this is the wrong place to post.

      I’ve Googled biopsy result times, but generally it says if it is, you get a call within days, and if not, a few weeks.

      Thank you.

      Laura-lou

      • September 28, 2016 at 5:04 pm
      Laura-lou
      Participant
      I would like to say also, apologies if this is the wrong place to post.

      I’ve Googled biopsy result times, but generally it says if it is, you get a call within days, and if not, a few weeks.

      Thank you.

      Laura-lou

      • September 28, 2016 at 5:04 pm
      Laura-lou
      Participant
      I would like to say also, apologies if this is the wrong place to post.

      I’ve Googled biopsy result times, but generally it says if it is, you get a call within days, and if not, a few weeks.

      Thank you.

      Laura-lou

      • September 28, 2016 at 5:09 pm
      Laura-lou
      Participant
      Ah, thanks Jenn!

      I think that’s what I’m doing, keeping positive. If I’ve not heard, it’s nothing. 🙂

      I’ve been ill with a lot else over the last 18 months, so to have stage 4 would make sense. But it was only small.

      It’s crazy some people’s look normal and are not.

      I would be interested to know what people’s looked like, also. I saw mime and thought, melanoma. But I also, as above, have seen a lot that look it and are not.

      Let’s see… But thank you for letting me know it took 2 weeks. I like to be informed! 🙂

      Sending you positive energy.

      • September 28, 2016 at 5:09 pm
      Laura-lou
      Participant
      Ah, thanks Jenn!

      I think that’s what I’m doing, keeping positive. If I’ve not heard, it’s nothing. 🙂

      I’ve been ill with a lot else over the last 18 months, so to have stage 4 would make sense. But it was only small.

      It’s crazy some people’s look normal and are not.

      I would be interested to know what people’s looked like, also. I saw mime and thought, melanoma. But I also, as above, have seen a lot that look it and are not.

      Let’s see… But thank you for letting me know it took 2 weeks. I like to be informed! 🙂

      Sending you positive energy.

      • September 28, 2016 at 5:09 pm
      Laura-lou
      Participant
      Ah, thanks Jenn!

      I think that’s what I’m doing, keeping positive. If I’ve not heard, it’s nothing. 🙂

      I’ve been ill with a lot else over the last 18 months, so to have stage 4 would make sense. But it was only small.

      It’s crazy some people’s look normal and are not.

      I would be interested to know what people’s looked like, also. I saw mime and thought, melanoma. But I also, as above, have seen a lot that look it and are not.

      Let’s see… But thank you for letting me know it took 2 weeks. I like to be informed! 🙂

      Sending you positive energy.

        • September 28, 2016 at 6:04 pm
        greyhound
        Participant

        Hi,

        It took 2 weeks for me to hear about my first melanoma in situ and after looking at the lab report, I think it took them a little extra time because they had to verify some things with my derm and also get a seperate consulatation on the results.

        My second melanoma in situ results came back in a week.

        Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

        Gail

        • September 28, 2016 at 6:04 pm
        greyhound
        Participant

        Hi,

        It took 2 weeks for me to hear about my first melanoma in situ and after looking at the lab report, I think it took them a little extra time because they had to verify some things with my derm and also get a seperate consulatation on the results.

        My second melanoma in situ results came back in a week.

        Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

        Gail

        • September 28, 2016 at 6:04 pm
        greyhound
        Participant

        Hi,

        It took 2 weeks for me to hear about my first melanoma in situ and after looking at the lab report, I think it took them a little extra time because they had to verify some things with my derm and also get a seperate consulatation on the results.

        My second melanoma in situ results came back in a week.

        Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

        Gail

      • September 28, 2016 at 6:25 pm
      Laura-lou
      Participant
      Thanks Gail.

      I hope you’re doing well?

      It may seem I am being slightly too hasty, but that’s because I was so convinced it was melanoma – and the derm having a good, frank, honest discussion with me – that I was convinced if it was it, it would come back by now.

      I’ll wait another day before I bring out the poppers.

      If it isn’t this, it means moving in to a trial for a chronic illness, so still lots to come, but ticking off.

      • September 28, 2016 at 6:25 pm
      Laura-lou
      Participant
      Thanks Gail.

      I hope you’re doing well?

      It may seem I am being slightly too hasty, but that’s because I was so convinced it was melanoma – and the derm having a good, frank, honest discussion with me – that I was convinced if it was it, it would come back by now.

      I’ll wait another day before I bring out the poppers.

      If it isn’t this, it means moving in to a trial for a chronic illness, so still lots to come, but ticking off.

      • September 28, 2016 at 6:25 pm
      Laura-lou
      Participant
      Thanks Gail.

      I hope you’re doing well?

      It may seem I am being slightly too hasty, but that’s because I was so convinced it was melanoma – and the derm having a good, frank, honest discussion with me – that I was convinced if it was it, it would come back by now.

      I’ll wait another day before I bring out the poppers.

      If it isn’t this, it means moving in to a trial for a chronic illness, so still lots to come, but ticking off.

        • September 28, 2016 at 9:05 pm
        btcedarr
        Participant

        Both of my biopsies took almost 10 days. One was melanoma, one not. 

        • September 28, 2016 at 9:05 pm
        btcedarr
        Participant

        Both of my biopsies took almost 10 days. One was melanoma, one not. 

        • September 28, 2016 at 9:05 pm
        btcedarr
        Participant

        Both of my biopsies took almost 10 days. One was melanoma, one not. 

      • September 28, 2016 at 10:13 pm
      Gene_S
      Participant

      My husbands took 2 weeks and it was positive for melanoma.

      Judy (loving wife of Gene Stage IV and now NED for over 4 years.)

      • September 28, 2016 at 10:13 pm
      Gene_S
      Participant

      My husbands took 2 weeks and it was positive for melanoma.

      Judy (loving wife of Gene Stage IV and now NED for over 4 years.)

      • September 28, 2016 at 10:13 pm
      Gene_S
      Participant

      My husbands took 2 weeks and it was positive for melanoma.

      Judy (loving wife of Gene Stage IV and now NED for over 4 years.)

      • September 29, 2016 at 12:13 am
      Joycem
      Participant

      1 week for initial shave biopsy (I requested removal of a bump for cosmetic reasons, was not pigmented no suspicion at all) and 2 weeks after WLE. 

      • September 29, 2016 at 12:13 am
      Joycem
      Participant

      1 week for initial shave biopsy (I requested removal of a bump for cosmetic reasons, was not pigmented no suspicion at all) and 2 weeks after WLE. 

      • September 29, 2016 at 12:13 am
      Joycem
      Participant

      1 week for initial shave biopsy (I requested removal of a bump for cosmetic reasons, was not pigmented no suspicion at all) and 2 weeks after WLE. 

      • September 29, 2016 at 8:53 am
      Laura-lou
      Participant
      Thank you so much for your replies. It’s much appreciated!

      I’ve obviously gotten the whole, if it’s serious, you’ll hear in in day thing, wrong.

      I think it may be my coping mechanism. I’ve decided it’s not it, so I no longer need to dwell.

      Sending much happiness to you all.

      Fingers crossed it’s not (although deep down it might be).

      Bums, I’m much more productive when I think it’s going to be a negative result.

      • September 29, 2016 at 8:53 am
      Laura-lou
      Participant
      Thank you so much for your replies. It’s much appreciated!

      I’ve obviously gotten the whole, if it’s serious, you’ll hear in in day thing, wrong.

      I think it may be my coping mechanism. I’ve decided it’s not it, so I no longer need to dwell.

      Sending much happiness to you all.

      Fingers crossed it’s not (although deep down it might be).

      Bums, I’m much more productive when I think it’s going to be a negative result.

      • September 29, 2016 at 8:53 am
      Laura-lou
      Participant
      Thank you so much for your replies. It’s much appreciated!

      I’ve obviously gotten the whole, if it’s serious, you’ll hear in in day thing, wrong.

      I think it may be my coping mechanism. I’ve decided it’s not it, so I no longer need to dwell.

      Sending much happiness to you all.

      Fingers crossed it’s not (although deep down it might be).

      Bums, I’m much more productive when I think it’s going to be a negative result.

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