Symptoms of transverse colorectal cancer?

I'm due for a colonoscopy on Friday but convinced I've got colorectal cancer in my transverse colon. I've non  stop googled and researched all my symptoms are exactly how they would be if I had it in the transverse colon and of course it's one of the worst places to get it and symptoms don't show until it's far on. I was praying it was for another reason but stomach pain usually is lower for all the inflammatory bowel diseases and mine is much higher up. I've had the maroon blood in my stools too. I'm half thinking is it worth knowing my fate and carry on in ignorance.

I'm beyond scared now. My Dad had it and I know it's happening to me.

Were others who were diagnosed with transverse colon cancer have the same symptoms?

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  • Hi scared_mummy, 

    As you've mentioned in your post, google is not our friend when we're worried about symptoms and waiting for tests as it usually brings up all the worse case scenarios so if you can, try not to jump to any conclusions until you've had your colonoscopy. I know that must be difficult when you have your dad's cancer diagnosis playing on your mind but hopefully the results will bring good news.

    I'm not sure if you've had a colonoscopy before but you can find out about the procedure just here.

    I hope the prep goes well tonight and all goes smoothly tomorrow.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi scared_mummy, 

    As you've mentioned in your post, google is not our friend when we're worried about symptoms and waiting for tests as it usually brings up all the worse case scenarios so if you can, try not to jump to any conclusions until you've had your colonoscopy. I know that must be difficult when you have your dad's cancer diagnosis playing on your mind but hopefully the results will bring good news.

    I'm not sure if you've had a colonoscopy before but you can find out about the procedure just here.

    I hope the prep goes well tonight and all goes smoothly tomorrow.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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