Cover of booklet about having a colonoscopy. Illustration of two healthcare professionals standing around patient who is lying on a bed.

Having a colonoscopy - easy read

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Published: 01 Dec 2022
Next review: 01 Dec 2025
Cover of booklet about having a colonoscopy. Illustration of two healthcare professionals standing around patient who is lying on a bed.

This easy read booklet is about having a colonoscopy.

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Published: 01 Dec 2022
Next review: 01 Dec 2025

This easy read booklet is about having a colonoscopy.

About this booklet

You can learn about:

  • having tests at the hospital
  • what a colonoscopy is
  • things you may need to do before a colonoscopy
  • what happens during a colonoscopy
  • having a biopsy during a colonoscopy
  • what happens after a colonoscopy
  • getting your test results
  • how Macmillan can help you.

 

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