Is there preferential treatment for politicians ?

She was probably private x

Goodness that wasn't my experience at all. I had recall 10days after my mammogram and they indicated I had cancer. I knew myself at this point as they took biopsies of breast and lymph nodes after the repeat mammograms and then scans.  A week later I had a face to face appointment with the Breat Care doctors and their Team which officially confirmed it. From there I was referred on to Oncology for chemotherapy prior to surgery. From being told on 16th October I was in chemotherapy on 26th November.  It was a whirl of dental, heart & kidney checks and case discussions before we began, although some was by phone.

I've just had my last chemotherapy so back to see the surgeon tomorrow to plan what's next. Sadly I think speed and urgency might depend on where you live. Where I am in Kent great effort has been put in to cancer care services. Different areas have different priorities. Given Ms Butler Brent is in London this may be some advantage as the politicians funding our services are London centric in my view. There's no getting away from the fact it should be equal care all over the Coyntry.

I was diagnosed pre Covid but 2 friends with almost identical cancers have been diagnosed during the pandemic, and their appointments and treatments have actually been quicker than mine were! We’re in Hertfordshire. Does seem to vary hugely between areas but that’s not surprising as the postcode lottery has operated for years. Just surprised that their whole treatments were completed a lot quicker than mine, despite the pandemic. No idea why! 

Says in this bbc report that she was grateful to NHS staff, so not private. Maybe it was quick as it also mentions a very strong family history (mother and sister). 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60859457.amp

Don’t know if the link will work but interesting to read. Good that she’s willing to speak publicly and to encourage others to go for screening 

Pre covid I was recalled 10 days  after mammogram to attend breast clinic …3days after clinic letter  to attend app next morning had MX 8 days later . Results leading to chemo within 2 weeks …. Chemo started. 6 weeks after MX

As HappyFeet1 says appears to be post code lottery . 

Indeed.  I was diagnosed June 3rd 2015  a week after recall appointment, which was 4 weeks after original screening.  Surgery middle of July and then I had to chase..  I always had my annual mammogram results same day but then they did biopsy year 3 I had to wait a week for results and another week for repeat mammogram.  If it wasn't for my BCN i faced another 3 week wait for repeat mammograms.  Then last November, my first year back on routine, 3 weeks after screening a recall letter received with appointment for a week later.  Results on day though as no further tests needed.  

I had to wait nearly 6 weeks for my first appointment even though I was referred on USC 2 week referral.  I was told on that first appt, highly suspected cancer but had diagnosis confirmed a week later.  All my other appointments after where really quick though once I had my diagnosis x