Raised fit test result, really worried could be bowel cancer

Hi all, I did not think I would ever be writing on this site again, over 5 years ago I had prostate cancer, I had a prostatechtomy 29th sept 2016 still get undetectable PSA test, recently had some pain in the top of my stomach, went to the docs he diagnosed a hernia, he also got me to do a stool sample which I did, it was a fit test which came back raised at 55, I am now worried I might have bowel cancer, I am 71 and have done the cancer screening test every 2 years since I was 60, every test came back normal even the one I did only a couple of months ago, I am waiting for a letter regarding a colonoscopy,
all the best to all
farfar

  • Hi farfar,

    I can understand this must be unsettling and I hope you're getting on OK. Easier said than done I know but try not to assume anything at this point. It's good that you have been screened regularly recently and also that you have a referral to find out more about your current situation. I hope it's not too long to wait for this appointment and that you get the information you need soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator