2 week urgent apointment

Hi

I have been refered to the suspected cancer clinic, they found a cyst on my left ovary and a polyp in my Uterus, I've had to chase my appointment as it's been 10 days now and still not heard anything. So when I got though the lady at the gynaecolgist dept said they had rejected my referal and have gone back to my doctors and said that I need to have the polyp removed urgently, has this happened to anyone else here or have you seen the gynaecolgist first? I'm so worried, thank you

  • Hello Jrak1, 

    You did well to chase your appointment as you had not heard anything. I can understand why being told that your referral had been rejected has left you confused. Don't hesitate to ask your doctor questions to find out more as to why you need to have the polyp removed urgently and why you don't get to see the gynaecologist first. This must all be a bit puzzling for you and you have the right to get some answers. 

    I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. While you are waiting, there are helpful tips on this page to help you cope while waiting for important news. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine and that you can get this polyp removed swiftly. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator