Having tests or waiting for results
Waiting for results is one of the hardest parts, and it is normal to feel on edge. You are not the only one who has sat with this, and you do not have to sit with it alone.
What to focus on first
While you wait, it helps to prepare your questions and to have someone to talk to. Try not to face the waiting by yourself.
Steps you can take now
- Take someone with you to appointments — a second person hears what you might miss.
- Write your questions down before you go, and take notes during.
- Ask for copies of your test results and reports, and keep them in one place.
- You are allowed to ask for time to think, and to ask for a second opinion.
Guides for this stage
Guides are being prepared
Reviewed guides for this stage will appear here as they are published.
A practical checklist
Printable checklists to take to your appointments are being prepared.
Questions to ask your doctor
- What does this mean, in plain language?
- What are my options, and which do you recommend for me — and why?
- What are the benefits and risks of each option?
- What is this likely to cost, and what financial support is available?
- Who do I contact if I have a question later?
There is a seat for you.
You do not have to face this alone, or in silence. Talk to men and families who have been where you are.