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flag Colonoscopy wait times at John Hunter Hospital exceed 30 days, risking delayed bowel cancer detection.

flag Colonoscopy wait times at Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital DAC clinic now average 34 days after a positive bowel screening test, surpassing the 30-day target for timely diagnosis. flag Bowel Cancer Australia warns delays risk missing early cancer detection, increasing anxiety and worsening outcomes. flag The clinic, handling about 550 patients yearly, bypasses specialist referrals but faces strain from rising demand due to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. flag While suspected cancer cases are prioritized, many patients wait longer than 34 days, with limited data transparency. flag A patient praised quick access but criticized overcrowded, mixed-gender ward conditions. flag Officials stress the need to reduce waits to improve outcomes.

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