Follow up????

Has anyone else had disappointing follow-up.

I was discharged from the football city in September back to my local hospital. I had my appointment there yesterday.

The doctor looked at my eye then looked at a photo that had been taken in September. She said it doesn't look any different. I said is it not still shrinking, she said is it meant to?

She then decided that she was the wrong person and that my next review should be with a retinolgy specialist as they have more equipment to eximine my eye.

Has anyone else had this issue. I now have to wait another number of months and still might not be seeing the right person.

  • Hello Elchmake

    I'm sorry to hear that your follow-up appointment has left you feeling so disappointed. I think that's very understandable given all that you've been through. 

    Did the Dr that you saw at your local hospital tell you what the next steps may be in terms of the referral and what they would say? or who they would contact? It may be worth speaking with your GP or contacting the hospital that you've been to and asking if they're able to give you an idea about waiting times. You may find that they are able to offer a cancellation appointment. 

    It's understandably a frustrating time for you and if you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses you're most welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. I'm sure they will offer any advice and support that they can. 

    I hope that you have some positive news soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator