Breast referral. Current waiting times in West Scotland?

Hello everyone, I have just had a referral to the breast clinic as I found a hard lump under my breast. I'm in West Scotland. I was wondering if anyone knew waiting times. The doctor has marked it as urgent but now that we've had this pandemic I don't know what to expect.  I looked through this thread but does anyone have any current experience? I'm wondering whether to pay privately (although not sure what happens if it is cancer after a private check). Thanks for your help. Sarah

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  • Hi Sarah 

    I'm sorry you find yourself on this forum . When these things crop up it throws everything ! 
    I'm in the west of Scotland too and attended the breast clinic for a routine mammogram in October 21.  I was called back after a month as the results were unclear . On the day I went back I had another mammogram , ultrasound and biopsy . 10 days later I had an appointment at the hospital . The appointment was made by the hospital secretary who called me . 
    On that day I was told I had breast cancer and an MRI would be booked as I have lobular BC . This took 3 weeks . 3 weeks later I had an appointment for the results . They told me that I had a liver lesion that needed checked so a scan was asked for . I had a call that day and it was arranged for 5 days later at a different hospital . I get the results of that tomorrow so 9 days after scan . 
    maybe you will be quicker , I really hope so because the waiting has been torturous for me but I do understand that all tests have to be done before a plan is put in place . I did query going private but found their waiting lists were actually longer than the NHS . Possibly it's different now I don't know . There's no harm in finding out . Fingers crossed it's quick for you and all turns out well . Hope this helps and let us know how you get on x

  • And yes, it really is the forum you don't want to find yourself on. You are right. I will keep you posted. X

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