Hi Yorkshireborn,

Im in the same situation. booked in for colonoscopy 
fit 155, inflamation in sample and borderline anemic and low iron. 
I have red blood that coats the poo, not on wiping and no pink drips. 

started over a year ago, on and off, thought must be piles since I had them with a pregnancy a few years ago. 
now it’s like every poo or at least 2x a week 
Gp says can feel a little something small upon examination, might be something to do with it,
I have very heavy periods and I would imagine the anemia is coming from there, I get tired that week 

No bowel changes, apart from going 2x a day instead of everyday, but I think that might be down to the nerves, upped water intake and eating more fibre. 

No pains, sometimes get the cramps feeling just as I realise I need to go, but I think that’s also quite normal and only picking up on these things because I’m looking for signs.,

I’m 39.

I’m keen to know who else chips in. 

Thank you for the reply. I’m trying to stay positive at moment but it’s hard. 

I have bowl changes now but I didn’t before so it’s likely nerves playing havoc with my digestive system so I’m trying not to read too much into that. 

I’m a year older than you by the way. 

I’ve been scanning the forums for goods news stories even with really concerning symptoms and there are plenty to be found, the bowl cancer web site is very helpful as you’d expect but I just really need people to talk to right now as I’m so afraid.