Waiting for five months for results!

Hello.

I had a minor op on my arm for suspected melanoma, five months ago. I still haven't heard anything back about the results. I keep getting told by the Medical Centre in Caerphilly to try my surgery, who then tell me to call the medical centre. 

I wish I could just speak to the doctor at the medical centre who performed the surgery. It is so frustrating and worrying not to know anything after so long

Rayne.

  • Hello Rayne

    Write a letter, not an email or phone call to the medical centre, setting out what you need from them and mention the 5 month wait.

    Then include a paragraph asking how to make a formal complaint.

    Both your GP's surgery and the Medical Centre have let you down badly and you are likely not alone in this.

    Hope you get a result.

    Ed

  • Hello Ed.

    Thank you so much for that information. I shall do that right away.

    I even called the medical centre again this morning and asked for the practice manager. I was told she was at lunch and would call me me back, but she still hasn't and they will be closing now!

    Do you think I should address it to the doctor there that did the surgery?

    Many thanks again.

    Rayne.

  • Hello Rayne

    Addressing your letter to the doctor who performed the surgery may get you a quicker reply.

    While phone calls and emails can be ignored a physical letter cannot, especially if you get proof of posting (free at post office) or send it 'signed for'.

    Best wishes getting the information you require.

    Ed

  • Ed.

    Thank you once again. 

    I will address it to the doctor and get the letter signed for too.

    Kindest regards,

    Rayne. X

  • Hi Rayne8,

    You are definitely being let down by your GP and the Medical Centre. I agree with Ed's advice re writing a letter. I would also write to your GP Practice Manager as your GP should be making enquiries with the Medical Centre on your behalf. With pressure from your GP & your letter, hopefully the Medical Centre will get their act into gear. Good luck & I hope you get a swift response & it brings good news.

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

  • Offline in reply to AngieT

    Hi AngieT.

    Thank you too for your response. It is nice to know that people still care today.

    I will take your advice and also write to my GP.

    All the very best,

    Rayne8.