ENT referal waiting list

Hi Kelly

I think if you're at all concerned you should get back to your GP and request an urgent referral to ENT.

Good luck.

Linda x

Agree with Linda I'd go back and ask for an urgent referral Kelly; the target time to be seen by ENT under one of these is two weeks (if you're in England).

But if they give you one please bear in mind that 9 in every 10 people referred this way will not be diagnosed with cancer, there are many other causes for these lumps and bumps so try not to panic. Easy to say I know, specially as you already suffer from anxiety but you'll need to be really unlucky to be joining us on a long term basis, wish you all the best.

Afterthought, If you're a bit timid about forcing the issue do you have a confident/assertive friend or family member who could go to the GP with you for moral support and/or to put your case more strongly?

Keep on at the GP.  If the GP has suspected that the area is cancerous then, in England, you should have been put on the "2 week cancer" pathway.  If you look at my Bio you will see my early journey. 

Initially I was not on the pathway until I had an ultrasound (that was not a long wait) that indicated some trouble.  The following day I was on it!  My GP was fantastic, as was the hospital.  Most arrangements were made by phone with the confirmation letter arriving after the appointment!

I am fortunate that I've spent 2 decades working in hospitals and the cancer pathways so I know what should happen and am not afraid to ring up and get it sorted if I feel the admin processes are letting me down.  I hope you will feel comfortable enough to do the same.  Get key contacts in the hospital and use them if necessary.

Yes back to the GP

I was put on an urgent referral but two weeks later had heard nothing so I phoned GP to ask who I was being referred to then I got on to his secretary. Somebody in the office had downgraded my referral to not urgent. I went mad and asked for an explanation as to how somebody in an office could do that? 
In desperation I arranged a private ent consult but got the nhs one through before that. 
Sometimes you have to push these things. 
Good luck

Good evening Kelly281702, im in total agreement with the others, your case is just as important whether its cancer or not cancer and as already stated it does not help your stress levels by keeping you waiting. I have been to appointments where it turned out to be nothing sinister but it put my mind at rest. You could phone the ENT department up as they should have received your GP's letter or e-mail as it will save time getting an appointment with your GP. Best wishes .

                                                                                                          Chris x