It's frustrating but I've been waiting for 5 weeks and counting for my CT scan results. I'm on palliative chemo, and the first drug (Irinotecan) stopped working after 10 months, last October/November. I was switched to oxaliplatin at the end of December, so this scan was the first one following that (after 2 months on the drug). I'm supposed to have my oncology review on Thursday. My last review (3 weeks ago) was supposed to review the scan, but neither me nor the oncologist was notified it wasn't ready. I don't want to waste my time (45 minute journey, one way), nor the oncologist for another awkward consultation. I have chased this, but no response.
I know there is a reason for the delay. A sister hospital in our Trust lost both it's CT scanners so my hospital were picking up their patients, but it's the communication issue that's so annoying.
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