Welcome to Cancer Chat, Chels.sje

I'm sorry to hear about your symptoms. It's good that you've been proactive in discussing them with your doctor. While it's natural to feel concerned after doing some research online, it's important to remember that self-diagnosis based on internet information is not always accurate.

The best course of action is to wait for the results of your colonoscopy. This procedure will provide more specific information about the condition of your colon and help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis.

In the meantime, try not to worry too much. Stress and anxiety can often exacerbate symptoms and make them seem worse. Also if until your next appointment, you want to speak with one of our nurses, they're available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on this freephone 0808 800 4040.

I hope all goes well for your colonoscopy in two weeks time.

Best wishes,

Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

Colonoscopy all clear. Found a tear. Discharged from the cancer pathway! Sometimes even though everything points to the worst its not always the case. I hope this gives some people some posativity. I had low iron and blood in stool! My bowel is very healthy so says the Dr. I am so relieved. X

Hi Chels.sje,

That's great news - thanks so much for sharing your results here, I'm sure it will be useful for others looking at the forum in future.

All the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator