Anaemia and calprotection 79

30 Oct 2022 00:47

Hi all

looking for advice or resassurance I suppose I've recently had a FIT test negative and a calprotection test of 79 I've also shown low iron so my Gp has sent for an urgent appointment to the 2 week wait lower GI clinic I'm terrified especially when today I got a letter from my gp about my referral and said was being checked for cancer!!

my bowel habits have changed but also had my gallbladder removed in 2018 so they've never been great since then also I suffer with GERD so on 40 mg Omeprazole a day which can impact iron levels 

now I'm just full of anxiety awaiting a colonoscopy so any help or similar experiences greatly appreciated xx

 

  • Hi shellster24,

    I can understand this must be worrying, and I know the uncertainty and waiting for results or further information is never easy. It's good to hear you have an appointment coming up and I hope it's not too long to wait for this.

    I can see you have also posted in the 'Ask the Nurses' section of this forum, so you'll also receive a reply from one of our nurses soon.

    And in the meantime, hopefully you'll get more replies to your post here soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator