Bowel cancer

Good morning

i have now had 2 positive fit tests but couldn't get the ratio just positive on both

got Diarrhea constantly for over 3 weeks been to doctors waiting to see what happens next 

not got much apitaite 

im 59 yrs old otherwise fit and healthy not over weight or anything but now I'm completely obsessed that I have bowl cancer and I'm soooo scared 

I can't stand all this waiting around for what to do next 

I'm tired and worried even more so as were in the middle of this pandemic 

ive been told that only 10% of positive fit tests turn out to be cancer but still doesn't stop the worry.  
can't seem to keep off the internet looking for answers 

wish I could just walk into hospital and get further tests then at least I'd know one way or another and could prepare myself and my family 

I'm also on antidepressants coz I'm sooo low 

feeling very negative and helpless 

  • Hello Swimlady, 

    I noticed that the nurses have given you some very good medical advice on your other thread and I hope you are feeling a little better now.  I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you while waiting to find out more. 

    I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator