Why is it taking so long? To get answers.

Hi everyone,

I found a lump in my groin area in October, went to the GP in November I had my urgent referral to the specialist (12 wks later) as that was today. I have an enlarged lymph node, which is 2cm wide & 5cm long.

The blood tests came back with slight elevation of my inflammation markers. I feel exhausted all of the time and I can sometimes feel an ache are the area of the lump.

I am quite stressed, I don’t understand why this is taking so long, I have to have a MRI scan, gods know when that will be…..

I am 47 my mum passed away when she was 48 with secondary bone cancers the cancer, it started in her lymph nodes. 

any advice would be greatly appreciated 

  • Hello Equipets and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry to hear about the lump you found and the 12 week wait you had for your urgent referral.

    I can't begin to imagine how frustrating this must be but I hope it helps to know that many of our members have also been affected by similar backlogs and delays, so you are not alone, and hopefully it won't be long until some of them stop by to offer their support and advice.

    We're thinking of you Equipets and will have our fingers crossed an appointment for your MRI comes through soon.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator