Sorry I mean dentist wasn’t overly concerned 

Hi Sd-c, 

It must be a worrying time for you and being told we are on an urgent referral can immediately set alarm bells ringing and make us fear the worst. It might reassure you to read our information on your urgent cancer referral which highlights the fact that being given an urgent referral doesn't mean it is cancer so there may well be other explanations. It is completely normal to be worried after being given this urgent referral but this means you should be seen sooner and hopefully you won't have to wait too long to get definite answers.

Unfortunately all you can do for now is wait - and this is truly the hardest thing  - and we have helpful tips and great strategies to help you cope while waiting for important news. 

I hope that you will hear from other members of our community who have experienced something similar and that they will come and share their story with you. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator