New mum and so anxious

I recently noticed blood in my stools which was accompanied by a number of other things change in bowel movements, stomach cramps and I’m also extremely exhausted! I did put this down to having 10 month old son and running around after him. Anyway I went to the doctors and they did numerous tests and discovered that I’m severely anemic my blood tests came back abnormal and my FIT test was positive so I got a 2 week referral to the cancer team and I’ve got a capsule colon colonoscopy tomorrow absolutely terrified of what the results are going to be I have 3 young children to take care of and my anxiety is through the roof! Is anyone going through anything similar? 

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  • Hello Dominique89

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some ongoing health concerns recently. I hope that your capsule colonoscopy today gives the doctors the information they need to make a diagnosis. 

    If there's anything that you want to talk through with one of our nurses then do give them a call. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Do keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Dominique89

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some ongoing health concerns recently. I hope that your capsule colonoscopy today gives the doctors the information they need to make a diagnosis. 

    If there's anything that you want to talk through with one of our nurses then do give them a call. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Do keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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