Hi all,

I'm 35 and recently went to my GP because I've had on and off blood in my stools for over a year now. I became pregnant last year and told doctors about this but nothing came of it. So I went back to my GP because I had noticed it again and she did blood tests and FIT test. All my bloods were fine apart from my ESR which was slightly elevated at 30. Today my FIT test came back with a result of 325 and I am sat at home with my 10 month old crying. I have no other symptoms. My stools aren't black just mixed or streaked with blood. No tummy pains or weight loss. Only bloating around my period which is normal for me.

my GP had referred me to a consultant surgeon anyway before my results came back as it has been going on for a while. My first appointment is on the 21st. To say I am scared is an understatement. I've got two young children, the eldest is particularly close to me and I'm so scared of leaving them. I'm an absolute state today. I wish I had gone to the GP earlier but I've been too busy to even think about it and now ok regretting it massively. I am convinced I have bowel cancer and I can't shake off the anxiety.

Has anyone had any experience similar to this?

I feel like I can't talk to anyone at the moment because my mum suffers from anxiety and I don't want to worry my husband.