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How long to hear about referral to breast clinic

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SwedishDentist · 20/12/2022 19:03

Saw my GP last week after feeling that one breast and armpit was different to the other (swelling to armpit and some intermittent itching to breast.) GP checked me out and wasn't concerned but advised he would refer me anyway to put my mind at rest. I asked about time frame and he said all breast referrals are likely to be on the 2 week timeframe (but reiterated that he doesn't think I have cancer) but could be up to 6 weeks if not deemed urgent.
A week has passed and I've heard nothing, but obviously post is a shambles at the mo. I've got the NHS app and it's linked to my GP records so I've been checking for messages/appointments but nothing there.
Should I phone up the hospital to check if the referral has gone through? Can anyone tell me how it was for them?

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JustDanceAddict · 20/12/2022 20:37

I was referred after a mammogram (was all done and dusted within 4 weeks from mammo to results)!and it was really quick. All was fine but the wait was awful.
No harm in chasing up.

SwedishDentist · 21/12/2022 15:17

@JustDanceAddict thank you. I phoned the hospital today and they said I'll get a phone call or letter but not until the New Year.

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