Choking / Coughing

DCH
DCH Member Posts: 2
in Esophageal Cancer #1

Hi! I recently started choking and coughing when I eat. My GI took 3 biopsies last Weds.

How long does it take for results? This is my 1st time.

Thank you!

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  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #2
    It normally takes 3 to 5 days to get results

    Sorry for the need for biopsies. Normally if your GI takes biopsies it means he sees something he is not sure of. I my case it took three days for the results to get to my GI; but sometimes it can take a bit longer, if a weekend is involved or if the lab they use is a distance away. If the results indicate cancer they normally call your GI imediately and you will get a call from him/her directly to schedule follow up appointments with an oncologist and to schedule CT scans and blood work.

    I hope your results indicate someting other than esophageal cancer. 

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams

    McCormick, South Carolina
    DX 10/2009 T2N1M0  Stage IIB - Ivor Lewis Surgery  12/3/2009 - Post Surgery Chemotherapy 2/2009 – 6/2009
    Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU - Four Year Survivor

     

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