Poo test

Hi Debh1 

Im assuming you had anal cancer in the past so understand your fears, but just do it, its best to be safe than sorry. I had to do one during treatment and it came back clear. Please don't put it off. Sending hugs. Xxx

I understand it’s very scary for you , but think checks are a good thing and can  put your mind at rest when it comes back clear . 
It’s very hard when your mind runs away with you , try not to think of the worst outcome , as it may not happen . 
I keep trying to think of the facts I have now and not let my mind wander to dark places and write a story in my mind that may not exist .

Sharon x

Hi Debh1,

Im sorry that getting the kit has brought all the fears rushing back, and that’s understandable. It’s a valuable screening test and I’m sure it’s worth doing. If it does pick up the presence of blood you can explain the context if any investigations are needed. 
I had one just before getting my diagnosis last year and it was clear which my Oncologist said was an anomaly’. 
Screening is a good thing and I hope that you’re able to do it. Xx

Hello Debh1

You might find you can't bring yourself to do it, but I think deep down you know you would be doubly worried if you didn't.  The test literally takes seconds.  And I completely understand about the fear of a false positive too.  But please do it.

Big hug

Irene xx

Hi Debh1 ,

I completely understand. I had my letter arrive last week saying my kit would be arriving and it’s given me a wobble too. I’m going to ring my team and let them know and ask if I need to advise anyone in the bowel screening programme of my history.

My logical brain tells me to just do it, if it comes back abnormal then at least I can get checked. But the fear is real. Big hugs

Hi Debh1 ,

I’ve recently done my second bowel screening test & it’s come back normal thank the lord, I think I explained on an earlier post that I made the bowel screening department aware of my diagnosis & treatment & forwarded them that with my first test I would bleed sometimes when I had a poo, the lovely nurse I spoke with said not to panic if I was recalled but I wasn’t it came back as a normal result. Please do the test, try not to think of what happens when the results come back, difficult I know but that screening programme is there to save lives. 

Nicola