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Rocky64
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Hi there I'm looking for some advice,I've to see a colorectal surgeon,I have tumour on small bowel,had a MRI in March but not for the bowel,but this was picked up on it,I received an email from my Professor about his findings,my GP has referred me to the hospital to see the surgeon,I'm wondering how long this appointment may take to be seen,I'm not sure what to do or even ask about it,it's really stunned me,just looking for some advice about it thank you

  • Hi Rocky64,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I can understand this is a lot to take in and I'm sure the uncertainty must be difficult to deal with.

    Usually you should be given an idea of how long to expect to wait for the referral appointment - it sounds like in this case you weren't told what to potentially expect. You can always give your doctor a call to ask this, as it's important that you have an idea of roughly how long you should be waiting for.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Ben

    Hi there sorry I've not answered before now,I still haven't been able to get my GP as he's been off,but I received a call yesterday from my surgery I've to have an emergency blood test done,not sure who's requested this to be done,this is happening tomorrow morning,I will ask the nurse more tomorrow about it,thank you for your reply Ben

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