Hello and thanks for your post

A positive stool test (FIT ) means blood has been found hidden in your poo but the test doesn't say what is causing the bleeding.

Several things can cause bleeding from inside the bowel, such as inflammatory bowel diseases and polyps which are benign (non cancerous) growths. Although bowel cancer can cause bleeding, there is a good chance that something else is going on . However, your GP may want you to have more tests to find out. They may arrange a colonoscopy where they can see inside the bowel to find the cause of the bleeding.

I do hope that you know more soon. Easier said than done but try and keep an open mind and not to overthink it. 

You are welcome to ring and chat through any of this with one of the helpline nurses.We are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5  pm and our helpline number is Freephone 0808 800 4040.

Best wishes,

Celene

Hi I’ve just read your post and I’m going through the same as you so I know exactly how you feel. I had a positive FIT test and also bowel thickening so I’m extremely worried. I have an appointment next Thursday but I feel ill with worry. It’s so difficult to carry on as normal isn’t it? Nice to speak to someone who’s going through the same.

Sorry meant to reply to Hippolass! That’s the state I’m in!

Sorry meant to reply to Hippolass! That’s the state I’m in!