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Help, really long wait in N.I for breast referral. Worried.

missctaylor1991
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I am very worried. I found a lump in my breast last month. I have been referred for a ultrasound through NHS. The issue is that I live in Northern Ireland and the wait list is over 12 months long. I am worried and I can't afford to go privately. I suffer with anxiety and depression and I don't know what to do. I am 30 so I can't get it done for free. The doctors have said I just have to wait but how do you wait for over a year for a breast screening. 

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    Hi

    I know in some parts of the UK the 2 ww breast referral is taking longer due to the volume of referrals they are receiving.

    Is your referral to the breast clinic or just to ultrasound?

    You could contact PALS  to make a complaint. Could your gp write to expedite it 12 months is just not acceptable.

    Louise x

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    Hi

    I know in some parts of the UK the 2 ww breast referral is taking longer due to the volume of referrals they are receiving.

    Is your referral to the breast clinic or just to ultrasound?

    You could contact PALS  to make a complaint. Could your gp write to expedite it 12 months is just not acceptable.

    Louise x

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