Advice for delays in getting mum treatment - please help

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Hi there 

my mum has stage 4 lung cancer. It’s almost been two weeks since the diagnosis and they have sent off samples for molecular testing to determine what treatment is right for me.

we have not heard anything back despite the lung specialists chasing the other team for it. I am worried that there will be delays in getting mum the treatment she needs especially as it’s at an advanced stage.

my understanding was that there is a legal requirement for NHS to start treatment within two weeks of diagnosis.

please can anyone give me any advice on what to do? 

thanks

naz

  • Awww please try not to worry I was the same the specialists know my was tested in manchester in think and I got a phone call for the following week it was about 3 weeks I did ask at one point if the delay can cause more problems and was told no not in the time scale am now on treatment so am feeling alot more positive and that also is the key factor keep your mum positive it helps a great deal your mum will hear soon am here if you need to vent xx