Hi, I was referred onto the 2 week cancer pathway for the same thing. My GP referred me for a chest x-ray (long-term cough), a colonoscopy and a CT scan (chest, abdomen and pelvis).  I had my chest x-ray yesterday and I have a colonoscopy tomorrow, so today has been staying at home to go through the prep. (The prep isn't nice, but it's 100% necessary. I took on tips such as having a lemon sweet in my mouth whilst I drank the prep through a straw). I admit I have been worried about it as my daughter and granddaughter depend on me. If you want to ask me anything, you're welcome to - if I can help I will.

Hi, I was referred onto the 2 week cancer pathway for the same thing. My GP referred me for a chest x-ray (long-term cough), a colonoscopy and a CT scan (chest, abdomen and pelvis).  I had my chest x-ray yesterday and I have a colonoscopy tomorrow, so today has been staying at home to go through the prep. (The prep isn't nice, but it's 100% necessary. I took on tips such as having a lemon sweet in my mouth whilst I drank the prep through a straw). I admit I have been worried about it as my daughter and granddaughter depend on me. If you want to ask me anything, you're welcome to - if I can help I will.

Thank you for your reply, I've just had a phone call for a phone consultation next week but unsure what happens next. I've had a colonoscopy before, it's just the process of what happens afterwards do they tell you immediately if they find anything or is it a waiting game again 

I can't be sure as this is my first colonoscopy! I think I've broken the world record for the most trips to the toilet in one day! I thought the nurse said they would tell me the same day? But I might be wrong x

I'll keep everything crossed for positive news for you x

Hi yes if they find anything they will tell you on the day of your Colonoscopy .

Thank you so much

Thank you 

I had a colonoscopy in Dec,  6 biopsies and photos taken.. told 20 week wait for results. 

I accepted a telephone consultation yesterday in order to reduce further waiting times for face-to-face appt.

Further investigation needed..awaiting appt for CT scan.

I am asthmatic and my G.P linked my pain and worsening cough to my bowel issues. 

Last week I saw my G.P for a lump at the underside of arm [ not armpit] I  had FBC and referral to Orthopaedic clinic and Ultrasound...

I understand some people are given results of colonoscopy at the time but that hasn't been the case for me or 2 friends...

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I've had 2 and one of the first things they said on both occasions was if we find anything suspicious we will tell you ,they did this right at the end when they take you into an office before you leave ,there were quite a few that day waiting to be informed afterwards ,I suppose some hospitals do it differently but this was the procedure .

Well it's all done, and thankfully appears to be clear. They took a few biopsies but touch wood I'm all clear.