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.
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
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
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.
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