Worried that I have bowel cancer

Hi there I am a bit worried we’ll more than a bit worried I am 36 male first noticed blood in my stool 3 years ago alone with lower left and right stabbing Pain in my bowels  I was to get a colonoscopy but at that time a family member had took not well and i watched them untill they passed away so I didn’t go for my colonoscopy, so just ignored it really the pain would settle down but now it has returned and blood aswell so I went to the doctors told them they took blood and a stool test calprotectin they said all my results came back ok but they are still referring for a colonoscopy and will take a while for an appointment, I have also had 3 uti in the past when I first seen blood in my stool I am sick worried that I have bowel C

  • Hi Steve11,

    You've done the right thing in seeing your doctor again and it's good to hear they've referred you - this will mean you get the answers you need. Hopefully some reassurance can be taken from the results you've had so far.

    It's never easy waiting for appointments - I hope it's not too long to wait. In the meantime try to keep busy where possible and take things a day at a time.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator