Referral Wait....................

FormerMember
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just a quick one, on average, how long did everyone wait before they  got their appointment through for the breast clinic? I know it’s supposed to be within two week and I didn’t get referred until the 6th. Just thought I’d have a letter by now confirming a date. 

I’m super anxious and apart from the lump under my armpit, I’ve now had a few pains in my breasts. It may be all in my head but can’t help but think I’m getting worse and just want the appointment. 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi

    It you were referred as urgent it should be within 2 weeks but as you were referred on a Friday it probably didn't get 'booked in' until Monday.

    Also if any letter was sent 2nd class it should be due today or tomorrow - As Ruthie mentions do ring your GP or your local breast unit (if you know which one) to ask if they have your appointment information as yet.

    Good Luck Wishes, G n' J

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    My GP referred me on a Monday and explained that the hospital would phone by the following morning to give me a date and sure enough, first thing Tues morning I got a call with an appointment for the Monday 2 weeks to the day of GP's referral.

    Like others have said, perhaps a call tomorrow would help.  I live in Herefordshire and I do know everywhere is different, such a shame that treatment isn't uniform across the country.

    Fingers crossed you get it sorted quickly, the waiting is always the worst bit.

    XOXO

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    My gp referred me on a Friday and gave me a leaflet for  the referral centre....told me to leave it a week and phone them if I hadn't heard anything.....my appointment came in a week later for the following Tuesday.