Bowel Cancer

Morning all very worried here sat crying as type.

So a few weeks ago after a bout of constipation i started to have pensil stools, after 2 weeks of ot not settling i contacted my GP , who arranged for a FIT test and Faecal Calprotectin.

Fit test is positive at 10 

Faecal Calprotectin 99.6.

I am so so worried can anyone help

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  • Hi, I am going through. Similar journey, but without knowledge of family history. My FIT test was 48.2 after around 8 weeks of diarrhoea with odd bouts of constipation , due to medications my usual is to be constipated.

    I am going through the two week protocol. And the consultant contacted me monday and I had a CT scan today due to fear of colonoscopies due to previous  traumatic  experiences, 

     

    I have many symptoms of colorectal cancer, but no significant weight loss ( though I could have done with that and them kept the other symptoms !) I am 44 and have rather complex health issues, so I am quite convinced I am wasting the NHS times And money and that if anything it is generalised inflammation. I do though appreciate that they are taking it seriously Nd trying to help me. It's amazing how guilty I  feel about  taking up their time and money.

     

    I hope that everything turns out well for you and I shall try and remember to check back!

  • I have colonrectal cancer. Tumor is large but not spread to any other areas. Why are you worrying about something that hasn't happened or been confirmed!. If you have blockage due to Tumor you will have other sythoms like blood in stools. A colonoscopy is what my doctor recommended following my sythoms. I have stage 3 cancer. Stop worrying about nothing and reading crap on the Internet! I,m here looking for exercise information and trying to enjoy my life. I suggest you do the same as its a wonderful life you only get one. Going for a cycle, in the rain with a head of chemo !

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  • I have colonrectal cancer. Tumor is large but not spread to any other areas. Why are you worrying about something that hasn't happened or been confirmed!. If you have blockage due to Tumor you will have other sythoms like blood in stools. A colonoscopy is what my doctor recommended following my sythoms. I have stage 3 cancer. Stop worrying about nothing and reading crap on the Internet! I,m here looking for exercise information and trying to enjoy my life. I suggest you do the same as its a wonderful life you only get one. Going for a cycle, in the rain with a head of chemo !

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