Can I get a CT guided lung biopsy sooner at a private or other NHS hospital?

Nodes were found by contrast CT scan a week ago. I was pencilled in for CT guided lung biopsy for next Tuesday but unfortunately there were too many others ahead of me needing the same thing. I am booked in for 6th May. I feel majorly anxious about this wait. I contacted a couple of private providers already but am underwhelmed by the speed of their response. I’m guessing that by the time arrangements are in place it might not be any sooner than 6th May plus the week or so wait for results. Has anyone been in a similar situation- is going to other NHS hospitals an option?

  • Hi Worriedofepping.  sorry to hear this.  I would think it would just be quicker to go for the biopsy on the 6 May, it may not feel soon but it is under two weeks away.  If you try and go private they will just want a referral letter from specialist and that can take ages.  I know waiting is hard, it is absolutely the worst experience ever and I hate waiting for scans etc, I am waiting for another MRI and the wait is just awful.  I do wish you luck and hope you get good results.  Let us know how you get on.

    Lee x

  • Thanks Lee - that’s encouraging