Hi Julie, I totally sympathise. I found a large lump in my breast in mid Feb, was referred by my GP on a supposedly 2 week urgent basis on 21 Feb, only to be told that in my area there is a waiting list of 9 weeks for all urgent referrals! 9 weeks!!! I have an NHS appointment for 24 April. I'm out of my mind with worry, and just can't wait that long, so I've scraped together enough money to have a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy privately, and I'm getting seen on Friday. But it's ridiculous that anyone has to wait more than two weeks. I'm in Scotland, where the 2 week referral period is a guidline only, and not mandatory, but I think in England the 2 week period is mandatory. 

28 March is just around the corner. Hold on and it'll be here before you know it . 

Sending positive vibes to you. Let us know how you get on xx

Hi Julie, I totally sympathise. I found a large lump in my breast in mid Feb, was referred by my GP on a supposedly 2 week urgent basis on 21 Feb, only to be told that in my area there is a waiting list of 9 weeks for all urgent referrals! 9 weeks!!! I have an NHS appointment for 24 April. I'm out of my mind with worry, and just can't wait that long, so I've scraped together enough money to have a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy privately, and I'm getting seen on Friday. But it's ridiculous that anyone has to wait more than two weeks. I'm in Scotland, where the 2 week referral period is a guidline only, and not mandatory, but I think in England the 2 week period is mandatory. 

28 March is just around the corner. Hold on and it'll be here before you know it . 

Sending positive vibes to you. Let us know how you get on xx

OP as a medical secretary I can confirm that in England it's mandatory that you are seen within 2 weeks of being referred by your GP. Take this up with your GP and remind them of  the guidelines. Perhaps you could be referred to another trust. Mamma, you've done the right thing and if anything is found, you can be referred straight onto the NHS who should see you immediately. Thinking of you both.