In Nov I found I had bad pelvic pains and ultrasound found a large ovarian cyst and thickened lining of the womb . I was on the cancer pathway saw a consultant (1) and was due a biopsy of the womb at end of December. I asked if the cyst could be removed without tests he said no wanted more tests to see what type of operation needed. However in less than 8 days the cyst twisted 4 times , incredibly painful! and needed to be removed by a emergency laparotomy as it was gangrenous . This operation was undertaken by the duty consultant 2 at X mas the ovarian cyst was 16x10 x13cms and also I neede the biopsy of the thickened lining of womb.
Consultant 1 is a oncology surgeon, consultant 2 is a benign gynaecology surgeon. They are both part of the same NHS trust . I hasd Ca125 tests but for some reason they are not reported on any site I can access.
I have heard nothing about a follow up appointment . I got through to the second consultants secretary who said you do not necessary get a follow up appointment. I pointed out my discharge notes stated the cyst was suspicious and was put though to histology as needed to be covered by the two week pathway. Secretary said she would e mail the second consultant. Predictably I have heard nothing. What can I now do ? Would it be any worth in trying to get a private appointment with consultant 1. Any other suggestions would be gratefully received
