Type
CT Colonography
Duration
45 min
Results
24 hours
What's included
5 deliverables in this treatment
- Virtual GP consultation with a specialist cancer screening doctor
- CT colonography
- Comprehensive results report
- Virtual follow-up consultation with a specialist cancer screening consultant
- Assessment for bowel cancer, polyps, and other conditions across organs such as the liver, kidneys, and pancreas
Preventative Bowel Cancer Screening at Advanced Cancer Screening in London uses CT colonography to capture detailed images of the bowel. It is designed for men and women aged 45 and over, including people seeking peace of mind, those with a family history of cancer, and people previously treated for cancer. The service includes a virtual GP consultation, CT colonography, consultant radiologist reporting, a comprehensive results report, and a virtual follow-up consultation. The scan also assesses the bowel and selected abdominal organs. Results are listed as available within 24 hours, and the price is £1,295.
About this treatment
The appointment begins with a virtual GP consultation with a specialist cancer screening doctor. The clinic then performs CT colonography, which uses X-rays to create detailed images of the bowel. During the scan, a small tube is inserted into the rectum to introduce gas and expand the bowel for imaging. The listed scan duration is approximately 45 minutes.
Preparation includes a kit containing a laxative to clear the bowels, along with information about what to eat before the scan. The clinic describes this as gentle bowel preparation. CT colonography can provide images for assessment of bowel cancer, polyps, and bowel abnormalities, while the service also includes assessment of other organs such as the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. A consultant radiologist provides the report.
You receive a comprehensive results report and a virtual follow-up consultation with a specialist cancer screening consultant. Results are listed as available within 24 hours. Patients can go home shortly after the appointment. The service may suit men and women aged 45 and over, people seeking peace of mind, people with a family history of cancer, and people previously treated for cancer. It is not appropriate for people currently undergoing tests for…
Good to know
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Results
- 24 hours
- Equipment
- CT
- Scan
- CT colonography for detection of colonic polyps and bowel abnormalities
- Protocol
- CT colonography uses X-rays to capture detailed images of the bowel.; A small tube is inserted into the rectum to introduce gas and expand the bowel for imaging.; CT colonography
Who is this for?
Men and women aged 45 and over; People seeking peace of mind; People with a family history of cancer; People previously treated for cancer; Designed for early detection of bowel cancer.
Preparation required
A preparation kit including a laxative is provided to clear the bowels.; Information is provided on what to eat before the scan.; Gentle bowel preparation
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
The team includes Dr David Burling, Consultant Radiologist, specialising in bowel cancer screening, virtual colonoscopy/CT colonography, abdominal imaging, pelvic floor imaging and complex inflammatory bowel disease imaging. Professor Anwar Padhani is Professor of Cancer Imaging, Honorary Lecturer at University College London, Fellow by examination of the Royal College of Radiologists and Fellow by election of the…
Treatment highlights
- Virtual GP consultation with a specialist cancer screening doctor
- CT colonography
+3 more items in What's included
£1,295