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Positive FIT test, so scared its bowel cancer

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Hi, 

 

So for the past month or so i've been experiencing a change in stools and blood my stool, and more recently itching and throbbing down there. The results of my calprotecin test were normal and so was my Full Blood Count, but my FIT test was positve and i've been urgently referred for a colonoscopy. I'm really worried it's bowel cancer I'm 21 and I just feel like i'm going to be given the worst news, can anyone say anything reassuring to help me as waiting is so scary and I just feel so scared. 

 

Thank you!

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  • I know the term urgent referral sounds scary but I hope it helps to know that 9 out of 10 people referred this way are not diagnosed with cancer. You can find out more just here.

    Hopefully some of our members who are in a similar situation will offer some support and reassurance to you soon but whilst you wait I just thought I'd include some information we have about the colonoscopy.

    I hope this helps and all goes well with your appointment when the time comes.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator 

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  • I know the term urgent referral sounds scary but I hope it helps to know that 9 out of 10 people referred this way are not diagnosed with cancer. You can find out more just here.

    Hopefully some of our members who are in a similar situation will offer some support and reassurance to you soon but whilst you wait I just thought I'd include some information we have about the colonoscopy.

    I hope this helps and all goes well with your appointment when the time comes.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator 

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