Faster Diagnosis Pathway
What is a two-week wait appointment?
The ‘two week’ appointment system means that a specialist can see any patient with symptoms that might indicate cancer as quickly as possible. Cancer is more likely to be cured if detected and treated early. We appreciate that this is a worrying time for you, but hopefully you will be reassured that the GP is taking your symptoms seriously and that you will not be waiting too long to get an exact diagnosis. Under the faster diagnosis pathway, the hospital will aim to see you within two weeks or as close to this as possible, with the aim to reach a diagnosis in 28 days.
Click here to read our information leaflet to find out more.
Date Published: 24th September, 2025
Date Last Updated: 24th September, 2025