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Lozza.C
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Hi, 

This forum has been so helpful, I have recently had bright red blood on stool and increased frequency of needing to go. 
Last 2 weeks I have had a swollen lower tummy and feeling bloated and needing to belch after eating and drinking. Sitting is uncomfortable but no pain as such. 
I have been referred for an urgent Colonsocopy as I am 37 and have Bowel Cancer in the family. Waiting for my appointment and I am racked with anxiety that it is going to be bad news. 
Hope everyone else is doing well and your appointments are coming up soon. 
 

Lozza 

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    Hello Lozza.C, 

    I just wanted to welcome you to our forum. I hope you won't have to wait too long for your colonoscopy. I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you at the moment.

    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 thought I would also share this link with you on how to cope while waiting for important news.

    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

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