Hi Jennifer,

There is no point in contacting the consultant's secretary until the 2 weeks are up. All hospitals are under pressure to see patients within 2 weeks and most manage to do this, provided your GP has referred you as an 'urgent referral'. If she hasn't, it could take quite a lot longer.

The hospital quite often leaves it to the last minute to contact you. Sometimes it is by letter, but it is also frequently done by phone.

I'm afraid that scary though it is, most of us have to wait 2 weeks, so you're still in with a shout if it's only been 8 days so far.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Today I had my appointment, two weeks exactly since seeing the gp, I was all geared up, but posative it was nothing serious. I waited an hour past my appointment, I went to enquire if there was a delay, but they had missed me, they called me a few minutes later and I was given a quick check over, doctor said it wasn't likely to be cancer, more likely a cyst and he would book me for a two week scan. I was very upset, I had been told by my gp and read on the website that it was a one stop clinic and all the checks would be done today, I might not get the results today, but tests would be carried out on the day. We left and I was so upset. Relieved the doctor didn't feel it was serious but would have liked to not be looking at another two weeks before getting a scan, biopsy etc and full confirmatio.  We did go back in because we both felt we had been squeezed in and shoved through, and the doctor did agree to see us for a chat. He has reassured me more and put my request through as urgent. I know the NHS is under Huge pressure but if it had only said on the letter that I may not have scans on the day it would have been so much better. We prepare ourselves for things like this, here's hopi g I can get another appointment quiet quickly. 

Thank you very much for your reply, so sorry you have had such a rough time, I hope you are on the road to recovery. I've just been to the breast clinic today and didn't have a great experience. I have posted about it below. I'm do upset and confused. My gp said she didn't think it was a cyst as it was hard, but the doctor today said he thought it was, but I now have to wait for another appointment for a scan. X

I'm so sorry your experience was rubbish, it's the worst feeling I know. I have remained positive throughout and although my results were not what I expected that's no reason yours won't be. I am thinking of you and my fingers are crossed. Anytime you feel the need to let of off steam just type away. I'm always listening. Please keep me updated x

Thank you very much, it means alot, and I will, I feel like such a worrier to my family, so  just try to keep upbeat,. Thank you  

Hi Jennifer,

I am so sorry to hear that your appointment today was so disapointing. I am glad to hear that you went back in to chat to your consultant and, that you felt more reassured after that.

I have had several tests throughout the past 10 years.and know how devastating it can be when your expectations don't come up to scratch

I sincerely hope that you get your next appointment through before 2 weeks are up.

Kind Regards,

Jolamine xx