Andrea Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 How long do most of you wait for your scan results? My mom had hers today and we should find out on Fri at oncologist appt I believe. Why do they make us wait? I don't get it, they can tell right away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Andrea, I usually wait a week after the scans/blood tests to hear from my oncologist...BUT, if my general practitioner is in and has a heads up, I can get the results within two days. They DON'T get the results right away, it's a tech that takes the pictures, they have to be "read" by someone else. My GP can get the oral report before it's even typed up - neat, huh? Patience is a virtue, and I don't mind having to wait as long as I get what I want RIGHT NOW... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 At the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, and at the Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, WI, I always got the scan results on the same day as the scan. Usually when I get scanned, I have an appointment following with my oncologist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 I usually have to wait 2-3 days. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 22, 2004 Author Share Posted January 22, 2004 Thanks for the responses. I learned the real deal---if necessary the results can come quickly, it just depends on how busy they are and willingness to take the time to get back to you. I like how the Wisconson Cancer Center does, there is no need to make people wait when we are so on edge. My dad asked the scan place if they could do a "wet and dirty" preliminary report to dr. Thtey asked if the dr requested it. My dad was honest and said "no, but I do, i am about to have a meltdown". They said they would try, they usually do it only by dr request. My dad called the oncologist office and left a message for the physician assistant. She is a sweet girl and called my parents at 6:30 tonight to let them know that preliminary says some shrinkage in both areas--lung and lymph; no evidence of cancer elsewhere. But we really won't know exactly what this means , or if this is accurate or measurements until the appt on Fri. However, I do feel a bit relieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 The time varies with the system and with the onc. We are fortunate that Lucie's onc will call the same day or the next day with results. That, as I understand it, is not the norm -- probably 3or 4 days is the norm. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 About a week is the norm for the little berg where I live and get scanned. Terrifying few days!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 I guess I am also one of the "lucky" ones because I get mine the same day also. I usually go in very early in the am and have it and then have a Dr. appointment about 1pm. I like that a whole lot better than having to wait! I am NOT a patient person, lol!! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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