Hello Eastendgirl

I'm sorry to hear that you've been told there is such a long waiting time for colonoscopy results at the moment. I can understand that this may be frustrating for you. 

We know that many hospitals are experiencing delays at the moment for lots of different reasons but this doesn't make it any easier to wait for the results. 

If you want to raise your concerns with the hospital I'd suggest contacting the hospital PALS team. It's part of their role to help resolve concerns or problems when you're using the NHS. 

I do hope you get some reassurance soon. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Thanku Jenn for your reply and advice... I assumed PALS was more relevant for any complaints a patient may have regarding their treatment...unsure much can be done about the waiting times for res s ...the  colorectal consultant explained that due to increase in cases, lack of staff has impacted the time taken for the necessary process to be completed.. absolutely of no help to me and others in this situation but ♀️ 

The pressure on PALS from so many patients querying misdiagnosis and the like is reported at extreme...

Thanku 

Eastendgirl hi love. Had my scan today not as scary as my mind led me to believe  I went to your safe place seaside they don’t tell you any thing all he let slip out was a T some thing never said any thing more. He said these results will be with who ever requested them I’m not too sure who my GP or the hospital so will have to see what next. The scan was ok the contrast was ok too  scan only took about ten mins    Thank you for been my rock and friend. Lots of love xxxx

Hi tangoPotter..thanku so much for the update.. really glad it wasn't as bad as you were expecting.. so often,  it's the waiting and worrying that causes so much stress.

Really glad you joined me at the seaside,  has always been my saviour ️

The result will go to the consultant and your G.P practice.  Depending who the referral was made by determines who contacts you. Very often it's a consultant who requests scans and hopefully he will contact you,  a copy of it will go to your G.P practice..

Please know I'm always here for you,  sharing our thoughts and concerns can help ease the stress

Take care of yourself,  sending love  xx

That seems an inordinately long wait. I've had 2 colonoscopies in last 8 years, I was told results informally at the procedure. Formally within a week or so. Where are you in UK? Clearly an area where NHS in particular difficulty. 

Complain as loud and as often as you can!

I've had previous colonoscopies, never given any info at the time,  received results in 2-3 weeks.  I'm in South Lanarkshire Scotland .. NHS guidelines are 2-3 weeks.. when I mentioned this to Colorectal I was told 'we haven't been able to offer that timeline for years ♀️

I see no point in complaining.. obviously staffing issues and an overwhelmed service is the cause...

I very much admire your patience and acceptance. Hope results are good. 

Not sure about patience or acceptance but I am a realist..

Nothing to be gained by complaining..to whom. .. for what.. lack of staff..pathology.. I learned very many years ago that added stress affects absolutely nobody but me..

I have more than enough in my life to contend with.. this result will have no effect on the outcome.. it will make no difference to me..