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Scared I have bowel cancer!

Lindzi101
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  Hi I need to get some reassurance. For a fair few months I've noticed blood in my stool from time to time   recently this has become more frequent and my stomach churns and gurgles constantly and I have some lower abdominal discomfort. I have spoke to the GP twice and she is referring me hopefully for a colonoscopy but I've yet to hear anything. I think I just need some positive stories. I've not lost weight and I don't  think I have bowel movements any more frequently. I should also add i am only 32 so I realise cancer ought to be low on the cards but I'm still terrified.

 

  • Offline in reply to Lindzi101

    Hey 

    im currently going through a similar experience. My stool test for inflammation came back normal . I have pain on my left side of my stomach and back which has been there for 5 weeks. I have a mri booked for 8th but still waiting for appointment to have a colonoscopy. I've had bleeding on and off for 4 years but have been fobbed of with it being ibs . And that I'm too young to have cancer even though colon cancer on the increase in young people. 
     

    have the doctors agreed to do any further scans etc 

  • Offline in reply to Chole1

    Hi

      I'm sorry your going through similar symptoms. I have been referred to the hospital for more tests but with the NHS and covid right now I feel I could be waiting for a long time. I have seen a different GP who did listen to me and got the stool sample sorted out which was something but what annoys me is they assume its not cancer because of my younger age when it does happen. I.hope you get your answers soon

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