Daughter has been referred for suspected cancer after FIT test results were 400ug

Hi 

I wondered if someone can give me some reassurance as I'm going out of my mind with worry. 

My daughter who Is 22 years old has had Constipation Tummy pain Blood in stool. she has had a Fit test and it's come back with score 400ug so high !!

She is now on a 2 week pathway and has a appointment on Friday to speak about booking her for Colonoscopy.

GP said nothing about Cancer but there is Colitis in family

Need to stay strong for her but so scared.

  • Hi Kaiser52 and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry to hear your daughter's test result was high and that she is now on the two week pathway.

    I know this must be scary but I hope it helps to know that a high FIT test result can be caused by many things such as ulcers, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease to name but a few, so try to stay calm until you know more.

    Much easier said than done I know, but I hope it helps to know that a lot of our members have been through this process so you and your daughter are not alone, and hopefully it won't be long until you receive some support and advice.

    If you'd like to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040. They're very insightful and will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease whilst you wait.

    We're thinking of you Kaiser52 and wishing your daughter all the best for tomorrow.

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thank you for your kind words.

    I guess it's just the unknown and the waiting but hopefully my daughter will get a date tomorrow she has a telephone appointment with the hospital.