Cancer screening: Colon health
£956 | Take a proactive approach to your colon health. Book online or on 0333 355 8064^
About our colon cancer screening
Colon cancer, or bowel cancer, is one of the most common types in the UK, although the majority of cases are preventable. Our colon health check includes a CT scan of your bowel, known as a virtual colonoscopy, designed to check for polyps (small growths on the inner lining of the colon), and other signs of abnormalities or cancer.
If the CT scan detects any significant polyps or cancers, we'll discuss the next steps with you. This may significantly reduce the chance of bowel cancer developing and may even be able to be cured.
Is a colon health cancer screening right for me?
Our colon health cancer screening is for anyone over 45 without symptoms. If you’ve noticed a lump or something that isn’t normal for you, see your GP or book a private GP appointment as soon as possible.
Colon cancer symptoms
- Blood in your poo
- Change in your bowel habits for more than three weeks (for example, the frequency you go or the consistency of the stool)
- Lower abdominal pain – including bloating and discomfort
While these symptoms can also be the sign of another health condition like haemorrhoids (piles) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it’s important to a doctor if there are any signs or changes to your bowel habits.
What’s included in a Colon Health Check
£956
- 30 minutes
Before your appointment
We’ll send you a questionnaire before your appointment for you to fill in. We’ll use it to understand your medical history and decide what tests will be most relevant.
What we’ll discuss with you
GP consultation
During your appointment the GP will talk you through your questionnaire and any concerns you have around bowel issues. You may be recommended to have a CT scan, which will be at another medical facility. They will contact you to arrange an appointment and arrange for you to receive a bowel preparation medication to ensure you are fully prepared for the scan.
Virtual colonoscopy
This is done with a CT scan which checks for polyps and other signs of cancer. Spotting these signs early on makes any treatment easier. The bowel preparation, which is a form of laxative, will need to be taken a couple of days before the scan itself. This will make it easier to see any abnormalities on the scan.
After your appointment
Follow up referrals
After the appointment you will have a phone call with a GP from the original screening centre to discuss your results and next steps if any. Depending on your symptoms, examination or test results, the GP can organise a private referral. Or they can write to your NHS GP (with your consent) advising an NHS referral.
Book a Colon Health Check now
You can pay for your appointment monthly, if it’s over £250. This includes tests that you want to add on to your original appointment.
What do ‘false’ results mean?
In some case, results can be a ‘false positive’ or a ‘false negative’. A false positive can mean you’re called back for further tests when you’re then found not to have a cancer. A false negative means that you have a cancer but your screening result came back as normal.
These results are rare but it’s still stressful and upsetting. Whatever your result, it is important to report to a doctor any new symptoms you may develop after the test.
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Our Be.Reassured and Be.Ahead options include a targeted cancer screening, and a bowel cancer stool test if it’s clinically appropriate.
What’s next?
Contact us
If you’d like to to chat about your options, call us on 0333 355 8064^
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Spread the cost
With our payment options, you can book some appointments and spread the cost with 0% finance.
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