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Wating for breast clinic referral

Rach8653
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Sorry if this has been posted already. 

2 weeks ago my GP referred me to the breast clinic after finding a lump in my breast. This is accompanied by swelling in the armpit and my nipple being swollen. 

I haven't heard anything back just yet. I understand in usual circumstances that the referral process is roughly 2 weeks and the GP advised I should be seen within 2 weeks. Is anyone else facing a referral delay due to COVID-19? Or, in the experience of people in this forum, does the referral process usually take more than 2 weeks?

Many thanks for any advice that is offered x 

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    Rach 8653

    Hi Rach

    My referral from.my doctors was also.a 2 week wait, i think lfrom others who've  postrd on here 2 weeks referrals  seem to be the norm.

    I was lucky i was offered a cancellation appointment a week earlier than my original appointment.But to be honest my.appoinrment did come in the post in the first week.

    Maybe you could ring the breast clinic and just ask if an appointmebt has been sent out as you were exoecting one to.have come through the post by now. 

    It would hopefuly answer your question and if not  sent out already, it would get the ball rolling. If you dont know the breast clinic number try googling it , im sure you'll find it there.If not ring  the hospital switchboard and ask to be put through to the hospitals  breast clinic. Dept 

    Hope this helps and good luck .x

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    Rach 8653

    Hi Rach

    My referral from.my doctors was also.a 2 week wait, i think lfrom others who've  postrd on here 2 weeks referrals  seem to be the norm.

    I was lucky i was offered a cancellation appointment a week earlier than my original appointment.But to be honest my.appoinrment did come in the post in the first week.

    Maybe you could ring the breast clinic and just ask if an appointmebt has been sent out as you were exoecting one to.have come through the post by now. 

    It would hopefuly answer your question and if not  sent out already, it would get the ball rolling. If you dont know the breast clinic number try googling it , im sure you'll find it there.If not ring  the hospital switchboard and ask to be put through to the hospitals  breast clinic. Dept 

    Hope this helps and good luck .x

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