Question on what referrals are called?

Hi, 

Is there any difference between an 'Urgent Suspected Cancer Referral' and an 'Urgent Referal' or are they just the same thing?

I notice that old CRUK documentation states 'Urgent Referal'  and the same documentation is now titled 'Urgent Suspected Cancer Referal'

I ask because I have lost all confidence in my GPS and after months of pain and problems have finally been given an Urgent Referal for an endoscope of my Pancreas.

I am waiting on the Referral letter itself.

Thanks in advance 

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  • Thank you Sarah, that makes a lot more sense. 

    Tbh communication with the GP has not the best and after I left I kicked myself for not asking the obvious. I received a note on the NHS app this morning saying the GI Endoscopy team have received a referal and it is under review. 

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  • Thank you Sarah, that makes a lot more sense. 

    Tbh communication with the GP has not the best and after I left I kicked myself for not asking the obvious. I received a note on the NHS app this morning saying the GI Endoscopy team have received a referal and it is under review. 

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