Diagnosis

I had an endoscopy and told I have a 5cm malignant cancer in the rectum.  I've had CT and MRI.   The medical team are meeting to discuss on friday 21st June.   Please can you advise how long it normally takes from the medical team checking everything to you being called in takes...this wait is so hard.   Thank you

  • Hello there 

    It is unsettling waiting for tests and appointments to come through but hopefully your wait is nearly over now.

    Hopefully if you are being discussed on Friday you should hear something after this meeting has taken place. There is variation in how long it may be for a appointment to be arranged. In the meantime you could phone the consultants secretary ahead of friday to find out how long you may need to wait to be seen after the meeting has happened.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  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.

    All the best,

    Naomi