Hi, I am new to this forum and newly diagnosed with grade 2 ductal breast cancer. I have had tests during last two weeks and now told I need a mastectomy as I have several (small) tumours in my left breast - two of which have been biopsied with the diagnosis being malignant. My deliberation is whether to continue with my local hospital - which I have little confidence in, or be referred to a specialist hospital in London (e.g Royal Marsden) but this would mean a delay of at least two weeks. My lack of confidence in my local (North London) hospital is due to them not picking this up earlier. I was seen by them in March and told there was nothing to worry about - they could feel no lumps and said that as I had had my routine mammogram the previous August (and I assume that was clear) then no further tests were needed. This despite very obvious visible changes to the breast - dimpling and nipple being pulled inwards. I would really like to hear from anyone who has been or is being seen at the Royal Marsden and what your views are on the services they provide. Also whether delaying things by a couple of weeks will make any difference. My local hospital says that my surgery won't be for 3-4 weeks anyway. Any views on my situation would be greatly appreciated. many thanks
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