In brief, my husband has metastatic bone cancer which has caused
a fractured arm. This was misdiagnosed over the phone by his GP in January as rotator cuff injury and he was referred for physio. In March he was given an x-ray whilst attending an oncology apt and the fracture was discovered. He is in a lot of pain, has to sleep sitting up and wear a sling. He saw an orthopaedic surgeon on 1st May and was told surgery is necessary. Told MRI and CT scans needed prior to next clinic apt (now booked for 22/6). He rang to chase these scans and can get no clear info that they have been requested. We have involved PALS and been very proactive in chasing apts etc, meanwhile he has excruciating hip and back pain but the oncologist won't start more cancer treatment until surgery completed.
We are getting desperate. Can anyone please suggest who we contact to get things moving? We don't know where to turn and he is in so much pain.
Hello SpiritintheSky
I am with Alwayshope here. Your MP needs to be involved if you have been through all the other avenues.
Mention cancer, pain, delays and anxiety and things should move for him.
I had issues over 12 weeks with Mrs M and at the end I e-mailed my MP. She was scanned, medicated, and discharged with the equipment she needed within 24 hours.
Best wishes-Brian.
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