Hi,

No this isn't normal. At the very least you should have been told how long you should be expected to wait. 

It would be worth phoning the Consultant and asking your questions directly or via his or her Medical Secretary. Alternatively, you could ask Mum's GP to chase it up. There may be a logical explanation, such as waiting for a theatre slot to become available, but your Mum should be kept in the loop.

It shouldn't be but the NHS is a competitive environment, people who wait passively will always wait longer than those who are proactive and assertive.

Good luck

Dave

I knew it wasn't normal! Oh thank you so much for the reply, I really appreciated it. 

Mum called the hospital yesterday and was told someone will call her back today at the latest. And no one called. I am just angry now. 

Thank you again 

Hi, I had my op in april, I was waiting 6 weeks for my op, I know it's not nice waiting, but be strong, im here if I can help, 

This page might help, it shows the maximum times from referral to treatment and from a care plan being agreed to the start of treatment.

That said, Smileydays 6 weeks wait is becoming the norm as more and more Trusts fail to hit the targets. 

Good luck

Dave

Ovarian cancer is one of the worst tho isn't it! I can't get my head around the wait! Aaah sorry just really angry! The consultant says - be strong and expect chemo. . Then makes her wait! It's not right. 

I am sorry. I do understand so many other ppl are waiting too. But your emotions take over when it's your own family. 

Your kinda words are appreciated though. 

Thank you. x 

I really hope you're recovering well. Thank you for your reply. 

Can you advise me on how to support her in her recovery and mental support with chemo? 

Sad scary times . . .  

Put your anger into something constructive and politely but firmly pester them by phone until you get the action your Mum needs. You shouldn't have to do this but the alternative is to passively wait until somethng happens, meanwhile others may be pestering them and getting treated more quickly.

Good luck

Dave