Pending colonoscopy

Hello,  I’m Sarah and have just received a positive FIT test of 149 in my sample.  I triggered the test because although I’ve suffered for years with IBS.  Lately the diarrhoea has been more frequ t and I feel abit washed out after.  Found my results on patient access app last night.  Did manage to speak to a GP as it said urgent referral for cancer screening. Which totally freaked me.  Any e else had a similar story and it was polyps or something benign?  I feel sick so worried  

TIA 

  • Hi Sarah,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear you've been struggling with this recently.

    I can understand the referral being worrying - although it is good that they are being thorough in doing all the tests to give you the information you need, and I hope it's not long to wait for your appointment.

    We have a page on our website about colonoscopy in case you wanted to have a look through that.

    Ahead of your appointment sometimes it helps to try to keep busy to help with keeping your mind off any worries.

    You are also welcome to give our nurses a call if you'd like to talk things through at all. You can reach them on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator