Hi Lucknow,

Welcome to Cancer Chat.

It is normal to worry when you are urgently referred. However, more than 9 out of 10 people (more than 90% of people) who have an urgent suspected cancer referral will not be diagnosed with cancer. We have some information on our website about referrals to a specialist. And another page that explains a bit more about urgent referrals.

We hope that you find the forum useful.

Wishing you all the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you, I now have a date for a colonoscopy, this sunday. I was only refered on friday. you were very helpful, ill try not to worry.

Thank you, I now have a date for a colonoscopy, this sunday. I was only refered on friday. you were very helpful, ill try not to worry.

Hope all goes well for you. I’m waiting for my first appointment after being fast tracked on Thursday. I noticed symptoms over the last couple of weeks with blood every time I go to the toilet. Stool sample sent and have bloods on the 29th. Other than that and tiredness, I’ve felt ok until Friday with stomach pain and cramping started, but think this could be the anxiety. Good luck with your tests, I do hope it all goes smoothly for you. I imagine you’re feeling anxious to get everything done and get some answers. I know I am