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The target is that you should not wait more than 28 days from referral to finding out whether you have cancer or not. This is to make sure patients don't have to wait too long to find out their diagnosis.

If a GP or primary care health professional suspects a patient has cancer, they can fast-track refer them to be seen by a specialist or have a specialist test within two weeks. Patients diagnosed with cancer following an urgent referral are likely to have improved outcomes.

What is a Fast Track Urgent GP referral? This is a referral made by a GP to the hospital for patients they suspect have cancer. The fast track referral system aims to diagnose and treat serious illnesses quickly. Many conditions are more likely to be cured if they are diagnosed and treated early.

An urgent referral means that the patient will be offered an appointment at a hospital within two weeks. It is important when sending a referral letter that it is marked clearly as urgent or non-urgent.

The Two-Week Wait appointment system was introduced so that anyone with symptoms that might indicate cancer could be seen by a specialist as quickly as possible. Attending this appointment within two weeks is vitally important and will allow you to benefit from: Early reassurance that cancer has not been diagnosed or.

What is an urgent suspected cancer referral? Your GP, nurse or dentist has arranged for you to have tests or see a hospital doctor (specialist). This is to investigate your symptoms, find out what is wrong and if it could be cancer.

So your doctor may start by asking about your personal and family medical history and doing a physical exam. They may order lab tests, imaging tests (scans), or other tests or procedures. You may also need a biopsy, which is often the only way to tell for sure if you have cancer.