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Abnormal FIT test result

CharlieMarie24
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Hi there,

I have been told today that my FIT test result is 52 ug Hb/g and that I have been referred to the colorectal team (2 week urgent pathway) for suspected cancer. What can I expect next? I am trying not to worry. Is there a specific FIT level that means cancer is more likely? 

Many thanks,

Charlie 

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    Next step will likely be a colonoscopy. 

    There are lots of things that can cause a positive FIT, not just cancer, so hopefully they will be able to rule that out for you. If not then (like me) at least you know and can get treated.

    Try not to get hung up on the numbers - I don't think there is any correlation between them and the likelihood of cancer, there is just a threshold over which they need to investigate further.

    Bowel Cancer UK has a great forum and there are lots of posts on there from people having or awaiting colonoscopies and discussion about FIT results. Might be helpful for you.

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    Next step will likely be a colonoscopy. 

    There are lots of things that can cause a positive FIT, not just cancer, so hopefully they will be able to rule that out for you. If not then (like me) at least you know and can get treated.

    Try not to get hung up on the numbers - I don't think there is any correlation between them and the likelihood of cancer, there is just a threshold over which they need to investigate further.

    Bowel Cancer UK has a great forum and there are lots of posts on there from people having or awaiting colonoscopies and discussion about FIT results. Might be helpful for you.

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