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!

  • Hi hope your okay

    Does your consultant seem concerned 

  • I'm not sure to be honest, she seemed it to be fair but it was over the phone and I have quite complex health issues which I am convinced is the cause. I spoke to the consultant Monday and had the scan yesterday so they are definitely moving things along. I just feel guilty taking their time and money. thank you, you also. 

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  • I'm not sure to be honest, she seemed it to be fair but it was over the phone and I have quite complex health issues which I am convinced is the cause. I spoke to the consultant Monday and had the scan yesterday so they are definitely moving things along. I just feel guilty taking their time and money. thank you, you also. 

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