I've been experiencing symptoms and am now on the 2 week pathway for testing for bowel cancer. I don't know what to expect and feeling a little out of my depth
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
