Hello there and thanks for posting

Try not to over think things too much for now and take things one step at a time if you can.

Symptoms and abnormal test results can be caused by so many different factors and in most cases it won't turn out to be cancer. The important thing is for any red warning flags to be picked up and then for more tests to be arranged to rule anything sinister out.

The quickest way for things to be done in the NHS is through the suspected cancer pathway ( or 2 week wait) as it's called. However the majority of people put on this route won't be diagnosed.

As you say anaemia can also be triggered by different things including some medications so there may be simple reason for this. Likewise calprotectin levels measure the amount of inflammation in the bowel that can also be the result of irritable bowel disease IBD here.

Hopefully you will know more about your situation soon but do get back if you have more questions. Our helpline is also open 9-5 mon-fri on 0808 800 4040.

Take care

Naomi