Fit test 300 - being referred urgently and I'm terrified

Hi all, absolutely terrified.  Just did a QFit test last week and reading is 300, had one a year ago and it was 7.  i recently had my piles banded which didnt work and mentioned this to the Dr who said she would do another Q Fit.  I dont have any other symptoms and no family history but i have severe health anxiety.  I am 42 and the Dr said they would refer me urgently but i am terrified.

Just wanted to get it off my chest.

  • Offline in reply to Kaz_S

    Hi Kaz_S, I didn’t have constant abdominal pain, but had two episodes of fecal impactation, which were super painful and took me to the hospital. This was the reason my GP got me to do the FIT.

    It’s understandable to be freaking out, I really feared for my life whilst waiting for the colonoscopy. I tried to reassure myself that the percentage of cancer diagnosis after a positive FIT is very low, and also thought “well, this is a Schrödinger Cat situation, isn’t it? I might have cancer, but I don’t *have* cancer until I look inside the box, so I’ll try to enjoy my potential last week of being cancer free”. This helped me a little.

    Good luck with the consultation on Friday, I hope everything comes out clear!

  • Offline in reply to RSilver

    Thank you! Yes need to keep telling myself that! Will keep you posted