Recent diagnosis of Bowel cancer

 I went today with my mum to take her for a colonoscopy. .

The result is cancer in the lower part of the bowel near the rectum. Biopsys have been taken ,how long does it take for the diagnosis result ? 

We now have to wait up to 5 weeks for reply to have MRI and scan.

When can they tell you what stage you are at ?,also treatment you may have ..

  • Hi Lizzic and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry to hear your mum has been diagnosed with cancer in the lower part of her bowel and that you're now anxiously waiting for her biopsy results to come back.

    This must be a very worrying and stressful time for you both, but our community are here for you Lizzic and hopefully some of our members who have been on this journey will stop by soon to share their experiences and advice.

    You can find out more about bowel cancer on our website, but if you would like to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses you can give them a call next week on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease about what happens next.

    We're sending you all our support Lizzic and hope the biopsy results bring favourable news when they come through.

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator