This is torture, why is it not being taken seriously?

Every day I see my (59) mum she looks more frail and white and unwell. She was a big size 18 just a few months ago now her bones are perttuding  from her shoulders and chest and her arms are skeletal (she lost around 1.5stone but hasn't lost anymore weight so I don't know why she's looking skinnier) , I wouldn't recognise her if I didn't see her every day. She has constant pelvic pain and bloating

 

but the doctors just don't seem to be worried. She's been back and forth, she paid a private gp for ca125. The only thing her doctor has done has put her on a wait list for transvaginal And endoscopy but that was over a month ago and still nothing. We've tried to ring multiple times but just getting ignored.

im so close to loosing my temper and storming into her surgery. I know my doctor would of put me on the 2 week referral the moment I presented these symptoms bavk in July! 
 

my mum doesn't seem so bothered because she thinks if the doctors not worried nothing to worry about but visually this is just not right! 
 

thank you 

  • Hi Niina1991,

    I'm so sorry to hear you're experiencing these difficulties - I can only imagine how frustrating and tough this must be. It's hard to know what to suggest, other than potentially trying for a second opinion - though it sounds like you may have already tried this.

    If you feel you'd like to talk to someone about this, you are welcome to give our nurses a call. It's possible they could suggest something or at least be there to listen. If you'd like to do this, you can reach them on 0808 800 4040 (Monday-Friday, 9-5).

    Otherwise, I hope you're able to get another opportunity to speak to the GP soon and that you can get some answers.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator