Terrified I have bowel cancer

Blood test was how we found my husband's cancer was back. It depends what tests your GP or consultant asks for. If it's a full panel they check for everything.

Have you heard of one of these squatty potties Shinamae. ?

www.healthline.com/health-news/science-says-toilet-footstools-really-can-improve-the-way-you-poop

My friend swears by it - she has had colon and bowel problems for years and says it helps her to empty her bowel each time (which is one of your concerns).

Also see the Doc again if you have worse / new symptoms. With a close family connection to bowel cancer they should understand why you are worried.
Please let us know how you are soon . ?

BTW sorry no one picked up on your thread in June,
and I hope you are okay? would be good to hear from you.

TillyTrotter

BTW sorry no one picked up on your thread in June,
and I hope you are okay? would be good to hear from you.

Thank you so much Tilly, I am just waiting for a phone call from my doctor because I have a couple of new symptoms including sometimes the stool is a pale grey colour which I believe can be to do with the bile duct. Anyway I’m getting a call from him on Friday and I know he will book me in for some other investigative procedure

Good to know your investigations are underway Shinamae . I don’t mean to dismiss your fears but there are many things it could be other than cancer but completely understand why you are worried.
Good luck ?

TillyTrotter

Good to know your investigations are underway Shinamae . I don’t mean to dismiss your fears but there are many things it could be other than cancer but completely understand why you are worried.
Good luck ?

It’s very kind of you to be concerned ????

Just saw this. Shinamae - I hope you’re in good hands and they are dealing with the issues. Good luck and let us know how you are getting on x

I don’t want to hijack your thread, but I am sitting here, terrified too - anxiety gone through the roof. My son has strange skin lesions on the back of his neck. He has an appointment with the dermatologist at 2;pm. He is 44 years old. Sorry to interrupt your thread but I had to tell someone.

Sorry to hear that crazyH. There are many skin abnormalities that are less serious and treatable.
You should hear the thoughts of the dermatologist soon. Try not to worry (easier said than done) and please come back and let us know how your DS got on this afternoon.

I have had numerous colonoscopies over the last 10 years due to either having constipation or diarrhoea , never ‘normal’ and these episodes last a few months. Colour and consistency (tmi!) changes on a daily basis, It’s either rocks or water and is a worry but Nothing found so far.
I can see why you are worried because of your brother but that was a long time ago and things have improved considerably in that time. One of the questions they always ask is about unexplained weight loss and you don’t have that which is very good news.
Saying don’t worry if you are a worrier won't help, I hope you have seen the dr so i say good luck and I am sure all will be well.
CrazyH your son has had his appt now, and hope all is ok.