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Biopsy Question

ChrisG23 — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:48:25 GMT

I was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer in my duodenum which also looks to have spread to lymph node near the pancreas. The dr at a "questionable" hospital did the biopsy on thr tumor which came back as inconclusive. I thought this was odd as my dr who originally diagnosed me told me the pet scan showed it very clearly. Fast forward to now and I've just had another biopsy done now in the lymph node near pancreas as oncologist at peter mac thinks they missed the first time. Has anyone else had biopsy experiences like this ? I'm worried they will just leave it not do anything and then it will spread.

Re: Biopsy Question

ChrisG23 — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:11:28 GMT

Biopsy came back. Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer. Looks like the 2nd one didn't miss

Re: Biopsy Question

Lampwork54 — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:44:11 GMT

Hi Chris,

Slow results can be really hard to deal with as you are waiting for news and have no idea what is happening next. It does happen though. My first biopsy was inconclusive and then they sent it to another lab with more specialised equipment and experience. At least you have a result now and your team can plan what to do next. I think it's the waiting that is really hard.

I hope everything goes well for you. Good luck.