A red flag referral was made for my mum to the breast specialist centre in Belfast in December by her GP after she discovered a lump on her breast. We were advised mum would be seen in 2 weeks as a red flag referral is deemed urgent, unfortunately we are still waiting.
My grandmother died from breast cancer when my mum was only 3 years old which is obviously adding to mum's worry. When we contacted the unit we were advised they had received the referral but it would probably take 10-12 weeks at present.
A further call advised that referrals made around that time & with bank holidays it would take 11 weeks for a red flag referral (3 days holiday equate to 10 week delay!).This is absolutely unacceptable and the stress thus causing is making mum very ill, unable to sleep or eat.
We are being let down so badly here in Northern Ireland.
"Red flag referral but still waiting"
About: The Ulster Hospital / Breast and Endocrine Outpatient Clinic The Ulster Hospital Breast and Endocrine Outpatient Clinic Newtownards BT16 1RH
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