Hi BC sisters, sorry but please let me vent it out.I was originally diagnosed BC (between stage 2-3 right breast, had a mastectomy, chemo, and radio) 5 years ago, and 10 days ago I had an annual checkup. The sonographer (very nice girl) found a suspicious thing on my one of lymph nodes near my right side collar bone. She consulted the doctor at the imaging/pathology place and told me that I should be contacted by my oncologist to have biopsy. I waited a couple of days but no contact so I was getting a bit optimistic about it; however, I contacted my oncologist just in case. Turned out (I don't know what happened and who is responsible but), they somehow slipped away my case!!!! By the time I contacted the imaging/pathology company to book biopsy, they were all booked out so I have to travel further to have biopsy and wait another 10 days.... And my appointment with my oncologist now has to be delayed as well because the result from biopsy will not be on time. Total of 3 weeks I have to wait till I know what is actually going on!!I know that I live in a regional area (Tasmania) but still feel a bit neglected....Now I am very anxious and angry. 😖 BC sisters, sorry for complaining but I am frustrated😫

And then they wonder why we are constantly checking and double checking appointment dates and who has been sent the results of any tests. I've had a few door bitches (of both sexes) get snakey when I want to know the who what when where's "It's all under control. Please wait until we contact you *** Sniff. Eye roll*** ' Yeah. Right. Until it isn't and you don't. Never feel bad about venting when you are feeling besieged. And always remember this is your pony and you can ride it like you want to. MXX

Don't worry about venting, this forum is invaluable..no judgements we all understand how tough it is;) So sorry that you have been "overlooked", I felt that way many times, like I slipped through the cracks and I understand the anger and the anxiety. I will have everything crossed for a positive outcome for you <3

Thank you @Vangirl it’s always nice to know somebody understands what you are going through!yes, waiting sucks☹️ 5:30 am looking at this site proves it, doesn’t it?!😅Have a nice day💖

Venting about stuffups in the system are totally allowable, @Benmamy - the same thing happened to me late last year. My biopsy should have been done in Nov & ended up being done on Xmas Eve. I am rural too. grrrr Wishing you all the best for your biopsy with a good result! xxxx

So frustrating! 3 weeks is a long time when you are waiting for test results. I live and am being treated in Melbourne but my parents live in Launceston so I feel your pain. My dad is amazed at how fast everything happens 'on the mainland' because wait times for everything in Launceston are so long. It's not really good enough :neutral: Am hoping for positive results for you xx

So frustrated and anxious!!!

Vangirl
Member
6 years ago
That's awful for you @Benmamy the waiting for test results is just the pits! Hoping the outcome is a good one xx
strongtogether
Member
6 years ago
Hi Benmamy
I'm sorry that you had to go through that. It really is a tough thing to wait around for. Hopefully it will be good news.
Nefertari
Member
6 years ago
Don't worry about venting, this forum is invaluable..no judgements we all understand how tough it is;)

So sorry that you have been "overlooked", I felt that way many times, like I slipped through the cracks and I understand the anger and the anxiety. I will have everything crossed for a positive outcome for you <3
iserbrown
Member
6 years ago
Unfortunate timing for you! Goodness, hopefully time will soon pass and the answers will be there!
Deep breaths, take care
Benmamy
Member
6 years ago
Thank you @Vangirl
it’s always nice to know somebody understands what you are going through!
yes, waiting sucks☹️ 5:30 am looking at this site proves it, doesn’t it?!😅
Have a nice day💖
Benmamy
Member
6 years ago
Thank you, @strongtogether, @Nefertari, @iserbrown.
It is so nice to know you guys are on my side. I know you all have the same problems too but you used your time to cheer me up. I really really appreciate it🎀
arpie
Member
6 years ago
Venting about stuffups in the system are totally allowable, @Benmamy - the same thing happened to me late last year. My biopsy should have been done in Nov & ended up being done on Xmas Eve. I am rural too. grrrr

Wishing you all the best for your biopsy with a good result! xxxx
CRM
Member
6 years ago
So frustrating! 3 weeks is a long time when you are waiting for test results. I live and am being treated in Melbourne but my parents live in Launceston so I feel your pain. My dad is amazed at how fast everything happens 'on the mainland' because wait times for everything in Launceston are so long. It's not really good enough :neutral: Am hoping for positive results for you xx
Zoffiel
Member
6 years ago
And then they wonder why we are constantly checking and double checking appointment dates and who has been sent the results of any tests. I've had a few door bitches (of both sexes) get snakey when I want to know the who what when where's "It's all under control. Please wait until we contact you *** Sniff. Eye roll*** ' Yeah. Right. Until it isn't and you don't. Never feel bad about venting when you are feeling besieged. And always remember this is your pony and you can ride it like you want to. MXX
Benmamy
Member
6 years ago
Thank you @arpie and I am very sorry to hear that you went through this kind of situation around Christmas.
That must have been awful. Living in rural area does have a disadvantage in Health system. Hope it will change one day.
thank you again and hope you have finished your treatment and doing well😊 but if not , I am here to listen too!