Worried about colon cancer

Hi there,

Im writing here as I have been to GP with lower right abdominal pain that its it's been happening for more then 1 week now , generally get worse in the evening and last night was sore then usual . I also have more then 1 bowel movement a day sometimes even 3 with different consistency in the last week . Im 35 and try to have a healthy diet and exercise but im getting treated for constipation where I have 3 bowel movements a day sometimes . I am very worried as I have a 1 year old baby and I don't want them to miss something out and to be diagnosed with bowel cancer . I have also bought a poo test online so I can do it at home. Apart from pain in my right hand side I also have random pain in my belly . Can someone please advise me what to do . I have blood test on Monday . Im just very worried as my uncle 55 was diagnosed with bowel cancer stage 4 :( .

Thank you 

 

 

  • Hello Cristina,

     

    You've taken the right steps in going to see your GP about this. Try not to worry too much there are so many different reasons that can explain these abdominal pains. It's good your GP is being thorough and it won't be long now before you have your blood test. I hope it goes well and that you don't have to wait too long for your results. Try not to google anything while waiting to find out more as this will only make you more anxious. The best thing to do while waiting for a diagnosis is to keep busy and distracted - easier said than done I know!

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out to be fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator