sent away from breast 2WW referral - anything I can do?

I have been back and forth to the doctors to get a referral for 2 lumps in my breast, I've seen two GP's who could feel them both. Waited 2 weeks for my referral, saw a doctor who felt my breast, thought it wasn't too much to worry about but that they would scan me anyway, went to get the ultrasound and was sent away to come back for it in 2 weeks! Its supposed to be a one stop clinic and I'm just wondering if theres anything I can say or do to get squeezed in earlier? Or is it normal to be sent away again before actually having any tests? 

  • HI Nickilondon,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. This sounds like a frustrating situation and if you had already waited two weeks for the referral then it sounds like you should have had the tests at the time, as you say.

    You could always give the hospital a call to explain the situation and see if there are any earlier appointments available.

    Otherwise, provided you now have a further appointment booked in two weeks, perhaps you can wait for that and then use that as an opportunity to ask any questions and hopefully get some answers - although I can certainly understand it is not ideal.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator