2 week wait … not a two week wait

Hello 

I saw my GP re a breast lump - was referred under the 2 week wait, rapid referral.
The breast clinic have advised me that it will likely be 4-5 weeks before I receive an appointment. 

I feel very demoralised and incredibly worried that I am going to be waiting so much longer when the pathway is there for a reason. 

Is anyone else experiencing such a delay? 
or have any experience? 

Thank you

  • Hi, sorry you find yourself here with us.

    Mine was 3 weeks, and then only after I rang and chased. They are under resourced. Maybe let them know you would take a cancellation if they ever have a last minute slot to fill.

    Putting to the one side the anxiety of waiting, it shouldn’t actually be detrimental as they work to a target of 85% starting treatment by 62 days after date GP referred.

    More context is 8/10 referrals are not found to be cancer.

    Hugs xx

  • Yup, 6 weeks before they’ll send me an appointment, nhs says my appointment is overdue and to contact the hospital -all pointless!

    luckily I have BUPA through work but still a 2.5 week wait