Biopsy ordered without telling me

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Anonymous wrote:This isn't helpful if you're not saying what for.

Mass found in an organ.

I was told a CT scan and blood test were next. The scan is in two weeks.

Sounds like you have bigger issues. Follow doctor’s lead.

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I’m grateful that we as patients get more access to our records than ever before but this kind of anxiety is the natural consequence. You’re reading tea leaves when it’s not your tea.

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If they remove anything, I'd want a biopsy done.

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Buyer beware.

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Anonymous wrote:It can be. My friend had a sonogram and was then sent immediately for biopsy.

WRA Bethesda did a super job for me but it was still over a week to find me a biopsy time. Mammogram July 1 in Fairfax Wliiams, call back Jul 16 saying you have to come in TODAY for sonograms we havec1:30 in Bethesda. They found me a biopsy the 24th at Williams again. Called all over. I was numb.

4.5 years now. Still ok.

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Anonymous wrote:My provider ordered everything and then cancels if not needed as we went through the process. Said it was faster to get me on the books from the start rather than wait it out.

Same here.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m grateful that we as patients get more access to our records than ever before but this kind of anxiety is the natural consequence. You’re reading tea leaves when it’s not your tea.

How is it “not your tea” when it is plans for a mass in an organ in your body?

This comes across as your doctor is all knowing and don’t worry your pretty little head, young lady, just show up at the time scheduled.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m grateful that we as patients get more access to our records than ever before but this kind of anxiety is the natural consequence. You’re reading tea leaves when it’s not your tea.

How is it “not your tea” when it is plans for a mass in an organ in your body?

This comes across as your doctor is all knowing and don’t worry your pretty little head, young lady, just show up at the time scheduled.

DP. I didn’t write the comment and wouldn’t have phrased it that way. But I don’t think receiving un-interpreted information is a net positive, no. OP has chosen to ask the rando internet rather than first calling her doctor’s office to ask. How could this possibly be a good development?

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Anonymous wrote:If you end up needing a biopsy it's scheduled.

mmt

This. You aren’t committed to going through with the biopsy, but this prevents a situation where you’re anxious, want the biopsy done ASAP but there aren’t slots for a months. Also posting the case initiates the process of getting it authorized by insurance so there’s less delay on that end. All can be cancelled, and certainly no one is going to do a biopsy without your knowledge or consent. Best wishes.

Yes. I had a sonogram and was pretty irritated that I was told to schedule to come back for a biopsy - while on the surface this seemed like only two weeks, it was then August and surgeon was out of town, plus I needed additional radiology and biopsies each of which took far too long to schedule, stretching a cancer diagnosis out for 4 months.