Is it possible to have blood in stool, then nothing for 6 months, a clear CBC and blood tests, and then blood in stool again now?
Do colon cancer symptoms come and go like that?
(No weight loss, fever, fatigue, but have had some constipation and lower abdomen pain with the start of my period for 3 days. Can’t tell if stool blood is from period blood or something else. 27 female).
Dear Anon1
Thank you for getting in touch and welcome to the online community. I’m Isobel one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialist, on the Macmillan Support Line.
I see that you have joined our online community I hope you are finding this helpful.
I can see that you are concerned about colon cancer and the possibility of blood in your stools again. Colon cancer symptoms could be intermittent; however they are more likely to be persistent over time.
I can appreciate these concerns, however we would suggest making an appointment to discuss these with your GP. Anything that is unusual for you should be discussed, and any suspicion of blood in your stools should be investigated. They may suggest carrying out a FIT test to determine whether this is blood in your stool. It could indeed be period blood if this is associated with your period.
To help you and your GP, it may be useful to keep a diary of your symptoms, to help establish if there are any patterns to the symptoms you have, in addition to those you have mentioned that could be linked to your period, it is normal to have hormone fluctuations in your cycle, which can contribute to the symptoms you experience.
I do hope this information is helpful. Please don’t hesitate to get back in contact by email, webchat or phone, if you need further information or support.
Best wishes,
Isobel,
Cancer Information Nurse Specialist.
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