Symptoms of Concern Service
Date issued: December 2023
Review date: December 2025
Ref: D-323/GF/Oncology/Symptoms of concern v6
PDF: Symptoms of concern 2023 v6.pdf[pdf] 118KB
You have been referred for further investigations at Derriford hospital to the Symptoms of Concern Service (SOCs). Whilst this does not mean that you have cancer, the symptoms and history you have reported to your GP are suspicious enough to warrant “fast tracking”. This will involve either:
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A planned appointment to be booked by the Symptoms of Concern Pathway Navigator who will contact you to arrange this.
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Or a same day appointment with the team in the Medical SDEC Unit on Level 6 at Derriford Hospital.
Prior to this referral your GP will undertake a physical examination of your chest, abdomen, skin, lymph nodes and breasts if appropriate. You will also have blood tests, urine dip, stool sampling and a chest x-ray if appropriate.
On receipt of your referral an appointment will be booked for additional tests such as a CT scan. The Symptoms of Concern Navigator will explain the process and share any further Information.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS PROCESS MAY TAKE ALL DAY
A careful review of your case will take place and you will be offered an appointment to discuss the results within 3 to 7 days.
Contact Details:
Symptoms of Concern Navigator: Gemma Fisher
Tel No: 01752 431315
Mobile: 07584186518
Email: plh-tr.rapiddiagnosisservice@nhs.net
Your Initial Treatment plan
Investigation required: ………………………………………………
Date of Investigation booked: ……………………………………...
Time of investigation: ……………………………………………….
Where to find us
The Symptoms of Concern team are based on The Medical SDEC Unit which is based on Level 6.
Parking at Derriford Hospital
There are a number of car parks for patients and visitors on the Derriford Hospital site. Parking charges apply 24 hours a day.
Pay and display: Some of our car parks are pay and display and require you to purchase a ticket from the machine located in the car park at the time that you park. Accept Cash only.
Pay on exit: We also have pay on exit car parks which you access through a barrier, collecting a token as you enter the car park. If you use a pay on exit car park you will pay for your parking at the end of your visit. There are machines to pay for your parking in the car parks and also in the main entrance to the hospital on level 6. Accept Cash or Card,
