Do I need to worry about bowel cancer?

I'm 49 and I thought fit and healthy.  For the last three week my poo has been black.  No change in how I go and my bowel habits have remained the same.  I have no stomach pain, bloating, fresh blood, mucas or anything  and the poo looks completely normal in size.  I stopped taking vitamin D three weeks ago, do take HRT but apart from that I can't think why this would be this way.  Do I need to be worried.  I have sent off for a FIT test.  Thanks in advace for any replies to my post

  • Hi coniger,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. It's very hard to advise on this - it's only really your doctor who can do this. It sounds as if you've been in touch with your GP, so hopefully it won't be long before you get some answers.

    Do continue to discuss any concerns with your doctor, and I hope you find out more soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator