Hi everyone,

back again .. just wondering has anyone ever gone private & if so how quickly were you seen? My referral was only sent last Thursday & I am going out of my mind with worry! So was wondering if I went private I would be seen before my NHS referral? (Ps I am from Scotland)

Thanks

Natasha

Hi everyone,

back again .. just wondering has anyone ever gone private & if so how quickly were you seen? My referral was only sent last Thursday & I am going out of my mind with worry! So was wondering if I went private I would be seen before my NHS referral? (Ps I am from Scotland)

Thanks

Natasha

Hi, sorry your are going through a such a stressful time at the moment. I was in the same boat 5 years ago, my referal for the local hospital was nearly 3 weeks away and I would have driven myself mad with worry by then so I went private got an appointment the next day,  was unfortunately diagnosed with breast cancer the same day. It cost £1500 with all the tests, as far as I a concerned it was money well spent, I couldn't afford to have all my treatment privately so the doctor referred me to a large London hospital where her friend was a consultant oncologist. My cancer is incurable but I'm still here and doing well thanks to their excellent care. Hopefully yours will turn out to be nothing serious. I know I was lucky not everyone can afford it, but my advice, if you can go for it. Good luck x

I’m so sorry you had to go through this and of your diagnosis, I hope if I do get diagnosed I can be as strong as you fighting on, I hope you get many more years to come . Thank you so much for your information, I will look into some private clinics tomorrow it is good to hear you found the private clinic a positive experience.

Thanks again for taking the time to reply, much appreciated 

Take Care xx

HI nh123,

Why not phone some of the private hospitals in your locality and ask how long you would have to wait? You could also ask for a quotation in respect of a consultation and diagnostic tests. 

Waiting to be seen and then waiting for results is always an anxious time, but just remember that of all the referrals to breast clinics nationwide, only 1 person out of 10 will have cancer.

Here's hoping that you are one of the lucky ones.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here or you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Emerald,

Welcome to our community. I am so sorry to hear that your cancer is inoperable, but am glad to hear that you are receiving excellent care.

I am glad to hear that you were able to save yourself weeks of worry by going privately.

Have you had any treatment despite being inoperable?

I do hope that you continue to get good care and that you will be with us for many years to come.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks again ladies, I am booked in for Monday private feeling super nervous! 

It is quite a bit away I guess it will be ok for me to take travel sick pills?

Natasha xxx

Hi Natasha,

I'm glad to hear that you now have an appointment for Monday. I am not a doctor, but doubt that there will be any problem with taking travel sick tablets.

I hope that all goes well for you on Monday.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx