This is awful! I can’t believe you are waiting this long! I know you shouldn’t have to but could you see someone privately for an initial consultation? 

I have considered but pals told me that even if I paid for private scans the wait would be the same if I then needed to be seen for treatment. I don't have a lot of spare money and couldn't pay for private treatment other than initial scans. I know there's the possibility that they could tell me all was OK- but it's if they don't, and I'm still left waiting.

This is just not acceptable , if it is USC ( Urgent suspected Cancer) you are supposed to be seen within two weeks as per government guidelines , but 20 weeks! I would still try and be seen for an initial consultation privately , then if needed they can refer you back to the nhs for tests xx

I know. I've quoted the guidance to the clinic and to pals but it's falling on deaf ears. I have considered  the private route but it seems pointless if my wait for nhs treatment is then still the same. 

I dud enquire about an initial private consultation. It's £250 for 10 minutes and the outcome is  list of what tests I need. I just can't justify that. It won't give me any clearer idea.

It just seems crazy that no one can do anything to help. I have my fingers crossed that icb will come back soon..

I know. I've quoted the guidance to the clinic and to pals but it's falling on deaf ears. I have considered  the private route but it seems pointless if my wait for nhs treatment is then still the same. 

I dud enquire about an initial private consultation. It's £250 for 10 minutes and the outcome is  list of what tests I need. I just can't justify that. It won't give me any clearer idea.

It just seems crazy that no one can do anything to help. I have my fingers crossed that icb will come back soon..

I’m so sorry x I just hope you get seen soon xx 

Thank you so much xx