I was supposed to have a flexible cystoscopy following my last Turbt to remove a superficial tumour in January 2020. Both my appointments have been cancelled because of non availability of a consultant and problems with equipment. I managed to speak to the Waiting List administration team at Preston Royal where I have had Radiotherapy and where I have rigid cystoscopies. I was told the equipment at Chorley Hospital where I have my flexible cystoscopies and my chemotherapy sessions is still not repaired. Moreover, because of uncertainty re equipment repair and extensive waiting list my appointment will now be sometime in May. I was told Royal Preston Hospital do not provide flexible cystoscopy services only Chorley. Mmmm bizarre! The kind lady did say she will try to get me an appointment at a private hospital in Preston under the NHS, as the moody blues sang “Watching and Waiting”
Garviv
Hi Garviv. It does seem odd that the equipment has been out of order for so long. After all, it is just a camera on a stick. 
Saying that, some of the monitors I have seen have been a bit dated. Consultants don't usually do flexis. Mine have always been done by junior doctors or senior nurses. Hope you get sorted soon. I know how frustrating these delays can be. Best wishes.
Hi Garviv. Surprised they don't do it at Preston, the size of it. I had my radiotherapy there. I have had more than 20 flexis now, lost count. Very rarely seen the same person twice. I tend to get the junior doctors who are passing through as part of their training. Maybe they just use me to practice on. Best wishes.
