Hi hope you don't mind me jumping on your post. I've just seen your post Steve. I'm 50 and I've been having abdominal pains now for 8 weeks. I've also had weight loss, tiredness and my bowel habits have changed. I've just had a FIT test and that has come back abnormal. So I've been told I need a colonoscopy for suspected cancer. I've read this post and it has given me some relief but I am worried as you can imagine. 

I know exactly how you feel as does everyone else on here. You just need to remember that there's multiple things it could be. Using Google can be worse as well as it makes you more paranoid! I was the world's worst for it and it drove me round the twist.

9 out 10 people get the all clear so that's something you need to remember as well.

Hi Sue and everyone, was going to message tonight, had breast clinic today, saw doctor first she felt my breasts and found another lump so had to go for ultrasound, had that done doctor who done it said the lump found today was just tissue but the lump found on CT scan he thinks its fibroadenoma but not 100 per cent sure so done a biopsy took 2 samples got to go back on the 8th November (2 weeks) for results, it measures about 3cm xx

Well I just had to google that and it’s sounding not so bad, how are you feeling about it?  I do hope it’s nothing to worry about, I know it’ll seem ages till you get results but just try and stay positive. Keeping everything crossed for you xx

Hi Sue, I'm just waiting till I see the Consultant on the 13th to find out what they are going to do to remove polyp...will either be surgery or another colonoscopy..I'm hoping won't be surgery..they will get the CT report and blood test results etc to decide.. I had a routine mammogram last Friday and that's all clear and not heard about anything else from CT scan so I'm hoping nothing bad other found...still worrying about it all but just got to be patient as still 3 weeks before I know anything.. how are you and Martin doing? Xx

Hi Sam..that's good news then..hows the blood thining meds going? You've a wait too like me...so much time waiting for results there is..and I was told doctors strike is impacting how long people waiting as there are still backlogs x

We’re doing ok thanks Amanda, Mart had a chest X ray last week, just routine for his kidney cancer, he has a meeting with his stomach surgeon 13 Nov (same as your meeting) and I have my last cystoscopy ( hopefully last if nothing showed up) 6 Nov, so it’s the usual waiting we all seem to have. He hasn’t got the results from his bowel biopsies yet, waiting again. My cataract surgery on Saturday. Holiday in Dec so something to look forward to.  I’m pleased to hear you don’t sound quite so worried now, it’s a shock at the time then things start to fall into place, Good luck Helen fingers crossed it all goes well xx

Hi everyone. Hope your all doing ok. I reckon this thread will still be active around Christmas the way things are taking time etc.

Hi Sue, yes the shock was awful and the worrying before and after..I'm still worrying but it does feel a bit like the lull before the storm as I don't find anything out for nearly 3 weeks.. sounds like Martin being well observed and managed and you too..results tho seem to take so long....good your eye surgery in a few days..coincidentally I met 2 nurse friends yesterday who work in theatres doing cataract surgery all day every day..they said about how routine and straightforward it is xx

Think you're right..all the endless days and weeks of waiting!! 

I’m on another cancer research uk chat for the Osophagus cancer, that’s been going 3 years, people find it and join in and ask for help. I should really come off it though, at first we didn’t know if it was Marts Osophagus or stomach and been as there isn’t a stomach forum I joined the Osophagus one. I’ve just seen on his NHS records that the X Ray was ok so one thing less to worry about. Thank for the info Helen on the cataract, I’m still scared but people say you don’t really feel anything so just hoping that’s the case. Yes waiting is the worst thing ever, you just want to get on with whatever’s going to happen, I know how you feel Helen, hope you find out soon xx

Hi sorry not been around had a rough few days. Not been feeling well at all. How are you doing xx

Hi sorry not been around had a rough few days. Not been feeling well at all. How are you doing xx

Hiya...oh bless you..hope you feeling OK today..I see about the colonography which sounds much less invasive and easier to have done which is a positive.. do you know when that will be? 

I have been signed off work till 23rd Nov which is good.. I had a call at 5pm today from hospital to say they discussed my results today and CT scan shows nothing spread anywhere and looks all contained in polyp..they have sent results to Consultant to decide if can come out via colonoscopy or would need surgery and they've provisionally booked it for 21st Nov...such a massive relief.. altho obvs it is still malignant and I dread an operation but one lot of worrying is at least ceased xx

No the surgeon who I saw said he was referring me urgently so hopefully I will get an appointment soon.

That is fantastic news that it hasn't spread anywhere else I am so pleased. Such a huge relief for you. Let's just hope the Consultant comes back to you soon telling you which way they are going to take it out. Just think in 4 weeks it will all be over and it will be out of you. Not long now for you xx

Hope you get an appt very soon..I think when they booked my CT scan it was about 10 days so tho a different procedure hopefully you'll hear soon..I have had a call today and as they describe me as young! (I'm over 50!) they said they will do surgery as I am fit and otherwise healthy.. they'll take lymph nodes out as well..they did say it does not mean anything more than polyp but it had such a wide base they think best to be safer.. is a real worry as is major surgery altho via keyhole..think will be in about 3 weeks time...will have another colonoscopy to put markers in but won't be a full one...means no sedation...oh what a roller coaster it all is!!! Xx

Tbh out if the two I would have preferred surgery. This way you know they will definitely get it all plus you won't be able to hear them talking about it which would freak me lol. They will be able to spend more time in there having a rummage with you having a nap so if that was me it would put me at ease. I bet you won't have to drink the prep for this other colonoscopy either as they won't have to go all around everywhere just into your bowel so you might only have to take a little bit of prep like what Sue has said to me. I agree about lymph nodes it's best to be safe. It is a worry bless you but it's all nearly over just keep thinking that. Once they put you to sleep you will wake up and it will all be over. Book yourself a holiday somewhere hot and enjoy you deserve it xx

I think you're right as if was a colonoscopy I'd worry they missed something so I know probably best to have surgery but is a scary prospect.. yes they said just an enema for the short colonoscopy..not sure yet what the prep will be for the operation but I'll think they'll tell me at one of the pre op appointments.. would love to book a holiday but my pragmatic partner just says let's wait till after it all..xx