I have new onset vaginal bleeding and it has been 8 years since my last period. My Gp says that the urgent referral time isn't 2 weeks anymore and can be 4-6 weeks or longer. Is this normal?
I am sorry to hear about the bleeding you are having and appreciate your concern.
The suspected cancer pathway has recently changed to now be called the 28 day pathway (faster diagnosis standard) this is supposed to work in a similar way to the 2 week pathway but unfortunately due to NHS pressures many people are needing to wait much longer to be seen.
We have information aboutwaiting timeson our webpages.
I really do understand how worrying and frustrating this is for people with symptoms but hopefully you will hear something from the hospital. Of course if in the meantime your symptoms worsten do let your GP know or contact NHS111 out of hours or in an emergency.
Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
I am sorry to hear about the bleeding you are having and appreciate your concern.
The suspected cancer pathway has recently changed to now be called the 28 day pathway (faster diagnosis standard) this is supposed to work in a similar way to the 2 week pathway but unfortunately due to NHS pressures many people are needing to wait much longer to be seen.
We have information aboutwaiting timeson our webpages.
I really do understand how worrying and frustrating this is for people with symptoms but hopefully you will hear something from the hospital. Of course if in the meantime your symptoms worsten do let your GP know or contact NHS111 out of hours or in an emergency.
Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
