Signs of Bowel or Colon cancer

Hello

I have noticed a change in bowel habits - stools are not coming out in 1 piece. Colour hasn’t changed, no blood, no pain when passing but it’s coming out in small pieces. Spoke to a doctor who didn’t seem overly worried and sent me for blood tests and also 3 different stool samples. 

I just wanted some advice off anyone who has had similar symptoms to me? I am a born panicker and I can’t help but think the worst. The mind can sometimes be a terrible thing and mine tends to run away with me. I do try and reason with myself but sometimes I can’t help it. 

I wondered if they’d be able to tell from the bloods if anything was wrong? I think it’s a full blood count, liver and kidney check  

Any advice would be really appreciated!

Thank you 

  • Hello Anxious30,

    The best thing to do is to go and see your doctor about these symptoms, if you haven't already. From there, they can decide how many tests you might need. When you’re worried that you may have cancer, it can be tempting to look for answers online, but this can end up increasing anxiety rather than making you feel better. And the only person that can diagnose you is your doctor. If you're struggling, Anxiety UK has some great resources, which might be useful.

    I hope this is helpful,

    Moderator Anastasia