Depending on your symptoms, you may need to have:
- endoscopy – most likely you will be recommended either a sigmoidoscopy or a colonoscopy
- CT (computed tomography) scan
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan
If you receive a cancer diagnosis, you will be supported every step of the way by your consultant and other members of your healthcare team.
Your case will be discussed at a multidisciplinary team meeting. A multidisciplinary team is comprised of a group of experts from different clinical disciplines. They will discuss your test results and personal situation, and work together to jointly devise a tailored treatment plan.
Throughout your cancer journey, you can expect to receive a holistic package of care to help you with the management of the physical, emotional and mental side effects of cancer. This includes support from clinical nurse specialists, oncology counsellors, a cancer exercise specialist, and many more specialist services.
If you are self-paying for your care, we offer bespoke self pay packages for steps 2 and 3 of the bowel care diagnostic pathway. These will be based on the diagnostic plan recommended by your consultant after your initial clinical assessment.
Please note, the cost of the initial consultation (step 1) will vary depending on the consultant you are seeing.
