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Hildenborough & Tonbridge Medical Group
Cancer Information
I have been referred for tests to investigate possible cancer, what does this mean for me?
Day one
You are referred to hospital on a fast track referral to investigate symptoms to rule out cancer. An appointment may be made for you by your GP at this time.
Day one to 14
You will be contacted by the hospital either for a phone discussion or an appointment for further tests by day 14
Please make sure you attend the first available appointment or let the team know if you can’t attend.
If you have not heard by day 10
Please call your hospital/service for an update. You can use the NHS My Planned Care to find the contact information for your hospital.
Day 14 to 28
You will receive the outcome of your tests and advised on next steps. This could include:
- no cancer found, discharged
- no cancer found but if symptoms or concerns persist go back to your GP
- cancer has been diagnosed and treatment options will be discussed with you.
NHS Cancer Screening
Screening is a way of finding out if people have a higher chance of having a health problem, so that early treatment can be offered or information given to help them make informed decisions.
Support Information
Macmillan Cancer Support
Physical, financial and emotional support to help you live life as fully as you can.
Prostate Cancer UK
Have you or any of your loved ones recently had prostate surgery and are experiencing issues? Are you interested in meeting others who, like you, are coping with these issues?
Crossroads Kent
Have you or any of your loved ones recently had prostate surgery and are experiencing issues? Are you interested in meeting others who, like you, are coping with these issues?
Look Good Feel Better
Wellbeing workshops and classes to help people living with cancer manage the visible and emotional effects of treatment.
Visit the Look Good Feel Better website for more information
Fruitfly
Supporting children whose parents have had a cancer diagnosis.
Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance
Transforming cancer diagnosis, treatment and care for patients in Kent and Medway. Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance brings together clinicians and managers from health, social care and other services to transform the diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients.
Visit the Kent & Medway Cancer Alliance website for more information
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