Ulcerative Colitis sufferer, chronic anaemia FIT test 7

Hi,

I have UC no flare ups for 5 years, recently suffered with headaches, low blood pressure, blood tests showed chronic anaemia , slightly raised cholesterol. FIT came back 7, Calprotectin normal. Gp referred me fast track cancer screening ? I’m really scared , CT Colonography in one week plus another FIT test kit sent and returned. I’m really worried and confused, no appointments with Gastroenterology Consulant , one telephone call 2 years ago

  • HelloMK1955 and thanks for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about your situation and I can understand how unsettling this must be waiting for further tests and then results.

    It is good to hear that you are having a CT Colonography and hopefully this may help find out the cause of any symptoms you may have. Try if you can not to over think it for now. There may well be other reasons for your symptoms such as polyps which are usually benign (not cancerous). It is quite common to repeat tests such as FIT tests if they want to confirm the results.

    I am sure that once they have more information they will arrange an appointment with a gastroenterologist.

    Do give the nurses a ring on the helpline if you would like to talk things through. The number to call is freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    All the best,

    Catherine