Positive fit test

Hi everyone 

On Saturday I was in work and collapsed, blood test show my iron levels are only 2 and HB 91. Past few days I have had cramps and some blood when wiping but I just thought it was piles. 

I had a fit test and was positive so urgent referral sent for a colonoscopy. I'm only 38 years old but huge family history of bowel cancer, ulcerative colitis and chrons disease. My mum was 34 years old when diagnosed with bowel cancer and lost my Nan at 61 years old aswell. 

Now I feel extremely tired, stomach cramps, no appetite, headache, low blood pressure and very dizzy

I'm so worried  

  • Welcome to the forum Nicole although I'm very sorry to hear you collapsed at work the other day. That must have been very scary.

    I know your family history of bowel issues will, understandably, be playing on your mind but I hope it helps to know that 9 out of 10 people who are urgently referred are not diagnosed with cancer.

    I'm not sure if you've had a colonoscopy before but if you haven't you can find out more about the procedure just here. I'm sure some of our members will offer their support to you soon but if you'd like to talk things through with our team of nurses they'll be available next week between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator