Hi Dogmum and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

I'm sorry for the worry your fit test result is causing, especially given everything that has happened with your dad.

I hope this information I've found about fit tests and what the results could mean will help put your mind at ease but hopefully you will hear back from some of our members who have had the same result with a similar family history soon.

I know this is a scary time so if you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, you can do so on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. Our nurses are very easy to talk to and will do all that they can to help.

We're sending you all our support Dogmum and wishing you all the best with your colonoscopy.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you very much for your reply and the information you have shared.  I’m very grateful  

Hello Dogmum,

                           just read your post and it occurred to me that you could not expect a balanced view to your question on this site.All those that had a negative outcome are long gone and off getting on with their lives.

l realise the anxiety and stress you are experiencing and can understand your desire for hope and reassurance , its a horrible space you currently occupy. It could be a number of issues causing your symptoms and your wish is understandably, that its not the one you fear.

The colonoscopy will answer your questions where nobody else can.

As a ten year survivor of stage 4 bowel cancer l hope your wait is not too long, and the outcome is favourable, in the meantime try not to overstress about the unknown and keep your feet on the ground,

be as gentle as you can with yourself until then,

David

Thank you for your reply David and you are so right. There are no answers until I have had the procedure but I will try and do as you suggest. Brilliant to hear that you are doing so well.

thank you 

 gruntifen  I just wanted to say a further thank you for your kind words. They have resonated with me so much and have made the whole situation a whole lot more bearable. I am very grateful that you took the time to reply and it was just what I needed to hear.

thank you again,

Sally 

Hello Sally,

                   we all need all the the help and reassurance we can find in moments like this, so l am pleased to hear it helped just a little.You are always welcome in the future should your need arise,

bye for now,

David