This service is for self‑pay adult patients (aged 18 or over) who have symptoms that are concerning for a possible cancer diagnosis or serious condition. The symptoms are non-specific and do not clearly fit a site-specific referral pathway
You should consider referral if you have any of the following:
- Unintentional weight loss
- Ongoing fatigue
- Non-specific abdominal symptoms lasting more than four weeks
- New or worsening breathlessness not explained by heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, thromboembolic disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or infection
- Unexplained or worsening pain, particularly back pain
- Persistently abnormal blood tests, such as raised inflammatory markers, anaemia, thrombocytosis, abnormal liver function or hypercalcaemia
- Imaging results suggestive of cancer
- Significant clinical concern without a clear pathway
All referrals are reviewed promptly.
The rapid symptom assessment and diagnostic service at Nuffield Health Brighton is led by Dr Saoirse Dolly, Consultant Oncologist, who oversees every patient’s journey. She coordinates all necessary investigations to reach a cancer diagnosis and manages multidisciplinary meeting discussions, ensuring timely, personalised care.
Where appropriate, genomic testing is incorporated to provide comprehensive diagnostic information, enabling patients to begin treatment without delay.