Urgent Suspected Urology Cancer Exclusion

Urgent Suspected Urology Cancer Exclusion Pathway

Although this may be a worrying time for you, we hope to reassure you that we are taking your symptoms seriously and that you will be offered a rapid assessment appointment(s) to confirm whether you do or do not have cancer. Our goal is to investigate your symptoms quickly and provide support throughout the process.

What happens next?

• A member of the Urology clinical team will review your symptoms which have been described on the referral form sent by your GP. They will decide if you need any tests or if they need to see you or speak with you first.
• If an appointment is made, this will be at Cheltenham General Hospital.
• Urgent tests arranged may include a CT scan, ultrasound scan or a flexible cystoscopy (a camera investigation to look into your bladder via your urethra/waterpipe).
• If another cause for your symptoms is found and requires specialist care, you will be contacted via letter, or an appointment will be arranged to see you. Your GP will also be informed.

What can I do?

• Make sure that your GP’s practice has your correct address and telephone number(s).
• Be prepared to attend a hospital appointment within the next 28 days. If you are going away or have any appointments in the next 28 days that cannot be changed, please let the Urology Navigator know. The telephone number is at the end of this page.
• Be prepared to travel across the county for your appointments. This is so that your symptoms can be assessed as quickly as possible.
• Make any necessary arrangements to attend your appointment(s) as soon as possible, such as booking time off work or arranging childcare.
• Some people find it helpful to bring a friend or relative to the appointment. Alternatively, you may wish to write down any questions you want to ask and bring the list to the appointment.

If you have any concerns or worries, please contact the Urology Patient Navigator to discuss them. This might include questions about your appointment, chasing test results, changes in your symptoms or to request further information and support. If appropriate, the Urology Patient Navigator will pass your concerns on to a member of the clinical team.

Contact information

If you have not been contacted by the Central Booking team within a week of your GP sending a referral to the Urology Cancer Exclusion pathway, please contact the:

Urology Pathway Navigator

Tel: 0300 422 4358

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm