Think i may have bowel cancer.

I had an appointment booked back in march but it got cancelled this was for a bloodtest i had this blood test in may. Test came back saying im anemic, i have been barking up the wrong tree i thought i had chronic fatigue syndrome so did the doctor. I have been bleeding heavy from my behind since January this year but i didnt think anything i just flushed thinking damn piles. I noticed i had constipation for 2 weeks then very loose always with clots it kind of squirts out. Doctor examined me the next day which was 3 weeks ago she said im concerned ive lost a stone in 3 months i feel like crap i cant eat much anymore i feel full. If i lie on my stomach to sleep it hurts or my back. Stool sample was abnormal did another that too wasn't good, im 36 i was referred 3 weeks ago with gastro but why am i still waiting saying because of coronavirus we dont know when we will see you my doctor did an urgent referral. Is anyone else having same problem waiting?

  • Hi Natwild20,

    I'm sorry you're going through this worry. Waiting is the worst. I have health anxiety, so know how you feel. I'm also in my 30s. 

    I had blood tests that came back normal, except crp which was elevated. I'm still waiting on results of my stool. I'm lucky I have private healthcare with my work, so managed to get a referral and appointment with gastro specialist next week. 

    Try not to worry. Age is on our side and hopefully there is some other cause. Try not to google either, as this will only bring up worst case scenarios and aren't helpful. 

    I would just keep pushing them for the appointment and try your best to get on with normal day to day. 

    Hope you get answers soon.