Urgent referral up to 12 weeks wait

Hi,

I'm new to this forum. My nurse has sen urgent referal to to local clinic after I found a lump in my armpit. This was over 2 weeks ago. As I haven't heard anything I called the hospital and was told that the wait was upto 12 weeks for appointments. I realise this is probably due to the pandemic but I am absolutely terrified at the thought of this thing sitting in my body festering for potentially 3 months. It's been hard enough getting through these 2 weeks so I don't know how I am going to wait this long. I can't sleep and my anxiety is through the roof. I'm 31 with three young children. My head is going to worse case scenario and I really don't know how to cope with this. Any advice appreciated x

Parents Reply
  • Thank you ♥️ I'm sorry your going through the same thing. It's so horrible. They say get things checked early which we have done yet we are made to wait this long? I get that the whole country is under pressure and there is probably loads of people in the same situation but it doesn't make it any less terrifying. I hope you are seen soon xx

Children
  • I still don't understand why gp services are not seeing people now.  You can only see them (maybe) after you've fought with the receptionists.

    Seriously what doctors are not mixing with the public in supermarkets or going out for a meal...

    So what's the difference.  Need to get proper appointments back.

    I'm expecting some comments but this is how I feel...

    I'm not a rude lady in fact to nice I'm told.. But most of the people on here are scared witless and all this waiting is heartbreaking.

    I hope you get seen ASAP too.. 

    Good luck to you xxx

     

  • No I totally agree with you as this is what I've experienced too. It certainly doesn't help people's mental health either. Xx

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    No it definitely doesn't..

    I've been put on anti anxiety medication after breaking down on the phone xx

    Had to restart my cbt too.

    Its awful..

    Every minute of every day is so hard

  • That's awful I suffer from anxiety and already have medication for this but feel like I'm having to up the dose everyday. One minute I'm telling myself everything's fine and the next I'm going through horrible scenarios in my head. I think I'm going to phone every other day to ask if there is any cancellations. Really hope your ok xx

  • Aw thankyou x you too.

    Your probably like me, walking around with a I'm ok face when inside your going out of your mind..

    I had a melt down the other day in the bathroom banging at my head, sobbing etc.

    Its like you want to know but you don't because you don't know if they can help you or are you to far gone xx

    The biggest hug is being sent to you

    I will send you a friend request too