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Long wait time for tests

fluff1738
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My 31yr old daughter has had a FIT test which came back positive 2 weeks ago. It came back as 60 which the GP said is high. GP said she should get a letter to go for a colonoscopy, this was 2 weeks ago and heard nothing from the hospital. She contacted her GP and she told her that there is a 4 month wait for a colonoscopy. 
as you can imagine we are all very anxious. Sshe also has Isopholic Asthma which has been worse the last few months, the immunosuppressant injection she has monthly are no longer having an affect either so it's all making her more anxious. 
is there any way she can be seen quicker? We're all very surprised that there seems to be a very long wait for a cancer diagnosis.. we don't have money to go private unfortunately otherwise we would. 
Amy advice appreciated please many thanks 

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  • Hello fluff1738 and thanks for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about the delays that your daughter is having waiting for a colonoscopy and I can understand how unsettling this must be for you all.

    Unfortunately there are delays that we are hearing about up and down the country. Read what  Bowel Cancer UK have to say about the long delays that patients are experiencing.

    I am not sure why your daughter had a FIT test in the first place but if her symptoms are getting an worse then do encourage her to talk again to her GP to see if there is anything they can do. Do also encourage your daughter to let the doctor know about how anxious this is making her feel.

    Your daughter may also find it helpful to get in touch with Pals (Patient advice and liaison Service) at her local hospital, to see if they can look in to it for her.

    I know that it can be extremely anxious making waiting but try not to over think it for now. There are other conditions that may be a reason for the high FIT. The FIT test is not a test for cancer but a test to show that there is blood in the stools which can happen with polyps (not cancer) and ulcerative colitis for example.

    I do hope that your daughter will be okay. do give us a ring if you would like to talk things through with one of the helpline nurses.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    All the best,

    Catherine

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  • Hello fluff1738 and thanks for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about the delays that your daughter is having waiting for a colonoscopy and I can understand how unsettling this must be for you all.

    Unfortunately there are delays that we are hearing about up and down the country. Read what  Bowel Cancer UK have to say about the long delays that patients are experiencing.

    I am not sure why your daughter had a FIT test in the first place but if her symptoms are getting an worse then do encourage her to talk again to her GP to see if there is anything they can do. Do also encourage your daughter to let the doctor know about how anxious this is making her feel.

    Your daughter may also find it helpful to get in touch with Pals (Patient advice and liaison Service) at her local hospital, to see if they can look in to it for her.

    I know that it can be extremely anxious making waiting but try not to over think it for now. There are other conditions that may be a reason for the high FIT. The FIT test is not a test for cancer but a test to show that there is blood in the stools which can happen with polyps (not cancer) and ulcerative colitis for example.

    I do hope that your daughter will be okay. do give us a ring if you would like to talk things through with one of the helpline nurses.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    All the best,

    Catherine

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