Husband’s Colonoscopy found a tumour

We have private health insurance but today the Dr said best to stick to the NHS for cancer treatment. My husband’s rectal tumour (5cm) was only found through a colonoscopy following the two year screening process. He had no symptoms. He now needs a Cat and MRai scan for staging. I’m concerned about time scales as following the scans there has to be a weekly meeting and only then will we know about ideas for treatment. I’m worrying that we should use private healthcare to get the same more quickly and get the ball rolling. I’d appreciate advice thanks

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  • Hello and thank you for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about your husband's situation.

    I am afraid that I do not know if your husband will be treated any quicker by having private care.  However, it is not just about how quickly he is treated but the support you will both get. So, this may be something you also want to consider. Also, it may be possible to go between NHS and private healthcare.  

    While many decisions are made at the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meeting there will still be some made outside of the meeting. 

    You may wish to consider asking the Specialist doctor about going down the private route if this was not the person who gave their opinion before.  

    We have information about private healthcare on our website that might be helpful to read.

    You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline 

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  • Hello and thank you for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about your husband's situation.

    I am afraid that I do not know if your husband will be treated any quicker by having private care.  However, it is not just about how quickly he is treated but the support you will both get. So, this may be something you also want to consider. Also, it may be possible to go between NHS and private healthcare.  

    While many decisions are made at the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meeting there will still be some made outside of the meeting. 

    You may wish to consider asking the Specialist doctor about going down the private route if this was not the person who gave their opinion before.  

    We have information about private healthcare on our website that might be helpful to read.

    You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline 

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