Positive FIT test

Hello everyone,

I'm hoping someone can put my mind at ease.

Around 2 weeks ago I had loose stool for 12 days and visable fresh blood on 2 occasions. I went to my GP and had bloods and a FIT test....

My bloods have come back okay and my stomach seems to have settled although still not 100% but no more visible blood for over a week.

My FIT test has come back today positive at 76? The GP has referred me under the 2 week rule...

I'm just past myself with worry....

I had Triple Negative Breast Cancer last year and finished my treatment in July 2023... I was just starting to enjoy my life again and this has totally threw me ! 

Hope someone can offer some reassurance.

Jess x

  • Hi Jess, 

    I am sorry to hear about your positive FIT test and I can imagine this has made you worried. As you can see in our information page on the FIT test, "traces of blood in your poo can be caused by other medical conditions and doesn’t necessarily mean you have cancer" but it's important to carry out the necessary investigations to rule it out. You might be interested in reading one of our nurses' responses to another member,  who posted this 'FIT test' thread as they were also worried about their positive result. You are not alone and there are many members of our community who have had a positive FIT test before and I hope they will be along shortly to tell you more about what it all turned out to be for them. 

    It is normal that having been through triple negative breast cancer recently, this has scared you a bit but try not to anticipate what it might be and I am keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. 

    Our nurses are available on this free number 0808 800 4040 if you wanted to talk things through with them - their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator