High ferritin

Good morning, last year I had bowel cancer surgery followed by 4 months of chemo. Since Christmas I have had nausea, vomiting, headache and severe fatigue. Blood tests have come back as normal which is the same as when I had cancer. My ferritin levels are also extremely high. I’m terrified it’s going to come back. 

  • Hello SarahMcC38  and thanks for the post

    I am sorry to hear you were treated for bowel cancer last year and aren't feeling too well at the moment.

    Unfortunately no one here can say what the symptoms you are experiencing are caused by and it is important to let your GP/specialist doctor or nurse know about these things if you haven't already.

    Your doctor can arrange further tests if needed to find out more.

    Most patients who have undergone treatment for cancer worry about the cancer coming back but try not to over think things too much for now until you have all the facts.

    I hope you know more soon and the symptoms start settling for you.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Best wishes,

    Naomi