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I lost my mum to breast cancer 11 years ago which I understand puts me slightly higher then normal risk for female cancer...

Recently I have been poorly and experiencing all the symptoms associated with ovarian cancer. On NHS website it states to see a GP within 2 weeks, however, I called today and they have offered me a phone call with a GP in 3 weeks time as that is all they have... I dont want to make a fuss if it's nothing but also worried if it is something if that makes sense... ( I'm overdue my smear too) what would you do? Xx

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    Hi Leg

    Three weeks is a longtime to wait for a GP phone call!!! It is possible that the GP may want to see you after the phone call. If they think it is necessary, they may want to refer you to a specialist who could have a waiting list.

    In my GP surgery they have a fast lane for urgent matters where you get a phone call in 24 hours. I would use that if available in your GP surgery. 
     

    wish you the best of luck
     

    Bukoba

     

     

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    Maybe try to see if they could get you an urgent call? Worrying is never nice and by getting everything checking will ease your mind. Don't worry about making a fuss, I feel like a lot of people don't want to be a bother or don't want to make something small seem big. I'd recommend checking everything and asking whatever you need, if your worried about what the answer could be, it's best to elimainte these emotions. Definitely don't spend all your time thinking about it since it will only worry you more. Good luck.

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    Hi Leg,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.. Did you ask for an urgent appointment when you phoned your GP's clinic? You may be asked why it is urgent by the receptionist as they are there to shield their GP's from some of the less urgent matters. Once you have done this, you will usually get a telephone consultation with a GP quickly - usually in 24-48 hours. If your Gp considers it necessary, s/he can then elect to see you in the surgery, often on the same day.

    Please don't be afraid to assert yourself, as we sometimes have to. You don't say what age you are, but this is especially so if you are young (under 40), as younger people are less likely to have cancer. However, this is not always the case, so, if you explain that you lost your mum to cancer as well, this should give you priority.

    I lost my mum to cancer too, but things have come a long way with treatments since then. There is just no comparison between the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare which I have received in the past 12 years and that which she had. You are doing the right thing in getting this investigated, even if only for your own peace of mind.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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