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Urgent referral to breast clinic 6 - 8 week wait

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I found a hard lump on 20/04 had an appointment with GP the next day and told I would be referred to the breast clinic within the two week waiting standard. I received a letter on the Saturday stating if I had not heard 25/04 to call them, which I did only to be told to wait and they would contact me. I have since called again this time I was informed about the 6 - 8 week wait. 
 

This lump on my right breast is hard, attached and around 3cm, the referral was urgent and supspected not symptomatic. I am 38 with no history of breast cancer, I am just wondering if anyone was in a similar situation and what they decided to do? Should I wait for this referral or book private? 
 

Sorry to ramble, thanks in advance Jx 
 

 

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    My breast clinic appointment has been for two weeks each time, l would hold on for this week and see if the date changes when your notes are reviewed by the clinic, they grade the appointments and see the urgent first,   If it is graded as next available appointment that's usually six to eight weeks. They have probably told you worst case. 
    My doctor made my breast clinic appointment while I was with her in the surgery, so l had it before I left. It was for 14 days. 

    You could ask a different hospital if they are seeing patients quicker you have to travel but the peace of mind would be worth it and cheaper than private care where they charge you for every scan ect. You may need another referral from your doctor.

    l hope you have an early appointment

    Take Care

    susie 

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    My breast clinic appointment has been for two weeks each time, l would hold on for this week and see if the date changes when your notes are reviewed by the clinic, they grade the appointments and see the urgent first,   If it is graded as next available appointment that's usually six to eight weeks. They have probably told you worst case. 
    My doctor made my breast clinic appointment while I was with her in the surgery, so l had it before I left. It was for 14 days. 

    You could ask a different hospital if they are seeing patients quicker you have to travel but the peace of mind would be worth it and cheaper than private care where they charge you for every scan ect. You may need another referral from your doctor.

    l hope you have an early appointment

    Take Care

    susie 

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