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

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 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