I had my first ever mammogram in May (in NHS Highland area) and there were signs up stating that the results would be 4-6 weeks. After 7 weeks had passed, I rang the clinic to see if maybe my letter had gone astray.
The staff member asked the date of the test and snapped back "Oh, we haven't even started looking at those dates yet". I said ok, and was about to ask how long they might be when she said "at least another 3 weeks, sorry about that. Goodbye" and then put the phone down.
As everyone knows, your mind can take you to some dark places whilst you are waiting for health test results and I have had some REALLY bad days. But after that call I am now quite angry, and it has refocused my mind and to try and not get so worked up.
"Long wait for mammogram results"
About: Raigmore Hospital / North of Scotland Breast Screening Centre Raigmore Hospital North of Scotland Breast Screening Centre Inverness IV2 3UJ
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