Hi, my names Paul a 62 Yr old male having just gone through bowl cancer surgery as a result of blood found in my fit test. I can tell you that at 90 Yr old, the surgeons will not want to do a colonoscopy. The moviprep you take the day before is not pleasant, the colonoscopy is not pain free or without risk. You can get anaesthetic before hand, but as I was driving I refused it. The alternative is an MRI and a CT scan. These will show any anomalies in the bowl and any cell malformation. But, these scans do not diagnose cancer, you would need a biopsy to do that via a colonoscopy probably. If they do find cancer, it's a matter of debate what to do because of your age. A scan as described above is pain free, and conclusions can be drawn from it  but again they prefer biopsies to be sure. PUSH for a scan via your GP, that's the first step, then take it from there.

Regards Paul 

Hi Paul, hope you are recovering well, do you know what your fit test result was?

Hi Dennis, 

Thanks for reply. I've had a mid rectal tumour cut out, it was bigger and further down than anticipated, instead of having a low anterior resection, I had an ultra low anterior resection. I have a temporary ileostomy bag on my right,  with a view to reverse it it due course (another operation). I have had hospital bug c-diff, urinary infection, trouble passing water, ( have to self catheter 4 times a day), and not to mention sexual malfunction. It's been a nightmare. In hind sight, I wish I had the cancer cut out, then a permanent bag put on my left hand side, on the end of the colon. I don't know my fit reading, but I didn't see blood in my faces, but the tumour was believed to be over 10 years old. So the level to me is immaterial,  it's what's inside that counts. And in any case one 2 years previous I passed. They are only a guide, not that accurate. CT AND MRI is needed. Hope you get seen and sorted, again nhs upto eyes in this topic, but government not coming forward with manpower.

Keep in touch, it's good to talk to others to get their experience and thoughts.

Regards Paul

Hi Dennis, 

Thanks for reply. I've had a mid rectal tumour cut out, it was bigger and further down than anticipated, instead of having a low anterior resection, I had an ultra low anterior resection. I have a temporary ileostomy bag on my right,  with a view to reverse it it due course (another operation). I have had hospital bug c-diff, urinary infection, trouble passing water, ( have to self catheter 4 times a day), and not to mention sexual malfunction. It's been a nightmare. In hind sight, I wish I had the cancer cut out, then a permanent bag put on my left hand side, on the end of the colon. I don't know my fit reading, but I didn't see blood in my faces, but the tumour was believed to be over 10 years old. So the level to me is immaterial,  it's what's inside that counts. And in any case one 2 years previous I passed. They are only a guide, not that accurate. CT AND MRI is needed. Hope you get seen and sorted, again nhs upto eyes in this topic, but government not coming forward with manpower.

Keep in touch, it's good to talk to others to get their experience and thoughts.

Regards Paul