Hi I have breast cancer that has spread to my lungs. I have had surgery to remove a tumour and Lymph nodes. After a Pet scan I was referred to an Oncologist so I can have Chemo . This was on the 16th of August. I have been told I still have to wait another 2-3 weeks. I have complained to PALS 3 times but this is still the outcome. My worry is the cancer is spreading whilst I am waiting. Does anyone have any experience of this? Any advice on anything else I can do to speed things up?
Sorry I don't but I feel for you as everything in the NHS seems to take forever. I'm waiting on radiotherapy and even after my consultation I'm still none the wiser when it will start. I know it probably feels like a dragon inside you (mine did) but try not to worry. You have to put your faith in the NHS and that the dates are the best for you and that they know best. Hard I know
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