Urgent 2 week wait referral 3 weeks ago...

Hi everyone - Im new to this so apologies if this post is wrong in any way!! 

Im went for an ultrasound in Leeds after finding a lump in my neck - after examining the lump they told me it was nothing to worry about but that they had found a cyst that they wanted a specialist to look at. The next week my GP called me and explained they wanted to do a biopsy as the characteristics of the cyst meant that a papillary carcinoma diagnosis could not be excluded. This obviously frightened me and as I was away at university in Leeds (Im 19 years old) my parents decided I should come home and to go privately for my biopsy to get it sorted quickly. Anyway, following a consultation at this private hospital they sent me for a fine needle aspiration and ultrasound. However, the radiologist decided not to do the biopsy and refer me for an MRI instead - this was last thursday and I havent heard back re my MRI and my consultant is on holiday. As you can imagine I am confused and anxious and unsure if this hospital is aware of the concerns of the radiologist in Leeds. I have tried contacting them but they havent been very helpful... I dont really know what to do.

  • Hi,

    I'm sorry that you are having a delay with this. Did you tell your GP you were now going to go privately or is the NHS referral for a biopsy at Leeds still available? If it is, I would let that appointment stand in case the private appointment is delayed. Perhaps ring your GP and discuss your options if the NHS biopsy was cancelled due to your private referral.

    I hope you get it sorted out and a definitive answer quickly. Good luck and please let us know how you get on,

    Angie (melanoma patient)