Can someone help?

My 40 year old brother had symptoms of blood in unrine & poo loss of appetite and lower pain he’s been the doctor last last Thursday 4/1/24

and the poo sample was immediately sent off we are absolutely beside ourselves with worry but it last year he had a full health check and I remember he was asked to do a stool sample because mum had to collect it from the toilet for him as it was making him sick

it was tested would signs of cancer shown ? Would they have looked at it for that 

  • Hi karenlouise30,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat.

    If they had any concerns from the previous test, they would likely have done some follow-up testing. It is not possible to diagnose any one particular thing when finding blood in poo, so further tests are required. You can read more about that on our website.

    It sounds like the same may apply to the current testing you are referring to. Hopefully it won't be too long to wait for the results of this.

    Do also discuss any concerns you have with the doctor when you are able to.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator