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[Jules]

I’ve been in touch with the breast clinic & it is very busy so they’ve put me on stand by for any cancellations .

I'm glad you've been able to do that

[Trixiebell]

It’s worth doing Jules , I just want to find out what this lump is now , I try not to think about it too much , but it’s a long time to wait for an appointment 🙈

[Jules]

Yes it is. We are all waiting longer for things too. But hopefully theyll fit you in sooner. The only alternative is to pay for a private appointment but you might only save a week and spend 300 quid

[Trixiebell]

I had a call this morning there’s been a cancellation for tomorrow which I wasn’t expecting so soon but so grateful
To say I’m worried is an understatement

[CLKD]

What's worrying you the most?  Make that list to take along to discuss.

[Trixiebell]

There really isn’t a list as such , yes I’m worried about cancer but I think that’s normal & the first thought that runs through somebody’s mind
The lady that called me from the hospital said they get so many cancellations
I can’t lie I’m dreading it but it’s better than having the unknown hanging over me for 3 weeks
So I’m grateful that I’ve got this early appointment

[CLKD]

Let us know how you get on.  It shows that putting oneself forwards for a cancellation works. 

[Jules]

I'm surprised about the cancellations. I bet that's throughout the nhs and adding to the waiting lists

[CLKD]

People cancel for all kinds of reasons: illness, change of area in which they live, death in the family/themselves.  As long as patients/family let the Hospitals know, appts can be offered up.

I spent many hours literally chasing patients who were ready on an 'in case' basis, if someone didn't turn up for surgery or was found unfit by the anaesthetist. 

[Trixiebell]

I absolutely agree about reasons for cancellations but for me personally I couldn’t care less what else was happening in my life my health comes first
Also on the other side there are also people that just don’t turn up at appointments wasting the NHS resources time & an appointment that somebody else could have had

Wish me luck my stomach is in knots and to add to it my dad has had a fall & taken to hospital so my heads a mess

[Trixiebell]

Excuse me my dad isn’t classed as a wrinkly how rude and insensitive

[Jules]

I absolutely agree about reasons for cancellations but for me personally I couldn’t care less what else was happening in my life my health comes first
Also on the other side there are also people that just don’t turn up at appointments wasting the NHS resources time & an appointment that somebody else could have had

Wish me luck my stomach is in knots and to add to it my dad has had a fall & taken to hospital so my heads a mess

I agree. At our GP surgery and hospital outpatients they display the number of FTA appointments.  It's shocking.
I hope you get seen soon and some reassurance

[Trixiebell]

Thankyou Jules 🙏☘️

[Blot]

Good luck tomorrow Trixiebell. I hope everything turns out fine and I hope your dad is ok too x

[Trixiebell]

Thankyou so much Blot , it’s very kind of you