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2ww Breast Cancer referral

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Hi 

Last Monday I saw my GP re my breasts who felt 2 lumps in my right breast and 1 area of thickening in my left so she made a referral via the 2 week pathway. 

It's been a week so far  so I rang and they said they are still booking in the week before last so I'll get a call by the end of the week. 

So I think I wrongly assumed I would be seen within 2 weeks. Have we got any idea of how long realistically until I would be seen as it's started to stress me out. I'm wondering if it would be worth me paying private

I would appreciate any advice 

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    I Thought the same, I had my first gp appointment on the 30th May where the Dr made the referral and finally I got a text on the 19th of June for a appointment at the breast clinic on the 2nd July. So nearly 5 weeks after

    I did some research and found the 2WW wasn't really the guideline anymore and found the average waiting times for my trust so I kind of expected it, but it would be handy if they dropped the name altogether as its kinda misleading!

    Fingers crossed for you that you get your appointment through soon and it's all good news! 

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    I Thought the same, I had my first gp appointment on the 30th May where the Dr made the referral and finally I got a text on the 19th of June for a appointment at the breast clinic on the 2nd July. So nearly 5 weeks after

    I did some research and found the 2WW wasn't really the guideline anymore and found the average waiting times for my trust so I kind of expected it, but it would be handy if they dropped the name altogether as its kinda misleading!

    Fingers crossed for you that you get your appointment through soon and it's all good news! 

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