Struggling to see a GP

Have I got breast cancer? Appointments and waiting for test results
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Hello

I have a lump and pain in my breast that has been there for a few months. I have tried to do an e-consult with my GP but they only do 15 a day and there is never any left to fill in. Also phoning is unbelievable unless you have 2 hours a day to sit in a queue. It is truly this bad in my area. My question is should I call 111? Can they do anything? or even make a referral?

The frustration is that in our area, we have an excellent breast clinic, but a referral from your GP is needed. 

Feeling there is nowhere to turn on this. 

Thank you so much for any help.

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Don’t think 111 would deal with it just refer you to your GP . Your GP will want to examine you so they would probably want you to go to a face to face appointment . My surgery is very similar to yours it’s very frustrating , could you try ringing at a different time of day and explaining the situation they may suggest another route to getting an appointment ? They should see you quickly if you mention breast lump .

Most lumps are not cancer and generally they don’t hurt I hope you get some re-assurance soon.