I was referred for tests on 1st December, after GP identified a lump (bowel).  I had a consultation on 8th December and a further appointment made for 16th December.  The 16th December appointment was cancelled within 2 hours of arranged time and re-arranged for 23rd December.  This was another consultation where I was advised that CT and MRI scans, endoscopy and biopsy were ordered.  A CT scan was arranged for 6th January but I was advised that the MRI had been rejected.  The endoscopy and biopsy was carried out 16th January.

Having heard no more I called my consultant’s secretary on Friday 23rd January to find out when I would get results.  She advised me that results would not be available until MRI results were through.  I explained that I had been advised, 4 weeks ago, that MRI order had been rejected.  Secretary advised that she would put results through to my consultant urgently.  I called my consultant this morning, 8 weeks since referral, and was advised to contact his secretary for an appointment.

How can this be “fast-track”?  I am doing my best but finding this all too exasperating to cope with….as well as the lump!