Scan results waiting time

Hello..I've been a cancer patient for almost 11 years now. I've never been in remission but manage to live a fairly normal life. 

My question is how long is reasonable to wait for scan results? I used to get them the same day but over the last couple of years I've waited for anything up to 3 weeks..I don't have an appointment to get the results I normally just get an email or a call. 

How long do others wait for results? 

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    Hi Essmum,

    Do you have any letters for appointments? These usually have the secretary's number on them. I'm sure that if you phoned up the main hospital line and asked to be put through to Mr ----?'s secretary, they would connect you.

    You can certainly contact your CNS, but that may take a little longer and PALS, longer still.

    Has your GP by any chance been sent your results yet?

    I am fine thanks - been floating on Cloud Nine all week.

    I hope that you hear something soon.

    Kind regards,
    Jolamine xx

  • Thank you [@Jolamine]‍ I called my CNS last week who said they would chase it up. 

    Its been 4 weeks now..I'm going to call Pals on Monday..no point calling the consultants secretary as I dont really bother with the consultant. Since my old one retired a few years ago I've cancelled most of my clinic appointments as the new one has no knowledge of my type of cancer.

    All I need now  from the Hospital is scans and results in a timely manner. I wouldn't have thought that was too much to ask :|

     

    Glad to hear you're feeling well xx