Hello and thanks for your post,

Waiting for tests can be very unsettling and I can understand how this must be praying on your mind.

I am afraid I can't be very specific on how long before they give you the results of the CT colonoscopy, barium swallow and sigmoidoscopy.

You may find it more helpful to discuss this with the doctors and nurses at the hospital when you have these tests  about how long it may be before you get the results.

They may be waiting to discuss your case in an MDT (Multi Disciplinary Team ) meeting where the doctors involved in your care meet to discuss your case with the results of your different tests. These formal meetings usually happen once a week where each individual patient with suspected cancer is discussed.

Try if you can not to dwell on it too much if you possibly can.

I do hope that you know more soon.

If you feel that you would like to discuss any of this with one of the nurses on the helpline then you are more then welcome to give us a ring. We are here Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and our number is Freephone 0808 800 4040.

All the Very Best,

Catherine

Thank you for your informative reply, much appreciated. I've had my scans now but now I'm awaiting my results.  Is it normal to be waiting 3 plus weeks.  I have been given the secretary's number but I'm too scared to ring.  If it was cancer, would they have told me by now?

my heads all over the place and my sleep is almost non existent.  I keep telling myself I'm fine because I've not lost weight.

Hello @dizzy96 

Sorry to hear of your worries. Hope all will be ok. 
what was the pain you had in your hips? I'm concerned over nerve damage . Or something with my back. I am awaiting an mri after 7 months of pain. 
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Hi and thank you.

they've found nerve damage, slight curving of my spine and my discs have arthritis in them,also bursitis and sciatica 

That's a long time for you to be waiting for your MRI

I hope they get you sorted out soon

take care x