Hi need some advice, I went to the doctors on the 14th august with a breast lump. Referred to breast clinic on urgent suspect cancer. However 3 weeks in and not heard anything. Called doctors and hospital and just told me to wait for an appointment. Just want to know if it is anyone has been though anything similar the wait is horrendous
Hi Referralhelp and a very warm welcome to the Community but I am sorry to hear about your concerns.
Unfortunately the 2 weeks referral is a target, but at the moment it is just not being achieved across the NHS. I talk regularly with people who are waiting for Heamatology appointments and these can take up to 6 weeks.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend that you join and put up your own post in our dedicated Breast Cancer support group.
This is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support. To connect in with the group please click on the link below…….
……. and when the group page opens you will see a [Black - Click to Join - Banner] at the bottom of the page, click in this box and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
You can then introduce yourself to the group by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post]or [+] in the top right of the group page.
The Macmillan Support Line is open between 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
Thank you so much 
