I was sent by gp for urgent colonoscopy blood found in poo. Consultant online said I'd be given an appointment.? Been 4 weeks waiting. Worried. Mum died of cancer of colon. I have diverticulitis. What do I do?
I was sent by gp for urgent colonoscopy blood found in poo. Consultant online said I'd be given an appointment.? Been 4 weeks waiting. Worried. Mum died of cancer of colon. I have diverticulitis. What do I do?
Hello Valc and welcome to the community.
I'm sorry you still haven't heard anything about your appointment. Sadly a lot of people are having to wait longer than usual due to the pandemic backlogs but if you're worried, you could get in touch with your GP and see if they're able to chase this up for you.
Hopefully some of our members who have been in a similar position will offer their thoughts and advice to you soon but in the meantime, we'll have our fingers crossed your appointment comes through soon.
All the best,
Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator
Due to COVID - there are less appointments available where I live - not sure where you are though.
I lost most of my family from various types of that vile CANCER.
Was that Consultant from a hospital?
Are you a trained medic @ Steph?
Hi WIYP,
Moderators are not medically trained but we do have a team of cancer nurses who work on the forum if you are seeking any medical insight or advice.
You can call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m or make a post in their section of the forum just here.
Kind regards,
Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator