Hello.
I have had PR bleeding and abdominal pain and lost almost 4 stone, all getting worse for around 4 months.
3 weeks ago I went to the GP regarding my symptoms, I put it off for a while as I have a long complicated medical history, including lupus overlap disease, FND and have previously had a hysterectomy for endocervical adenocarcinoma along with a history of endometriosis and adenomyosis. So I didn't want to go and it be put down to anything pre-existing.
I previously went to university to study medicine however had to leave due to my health, so I feel silly I put this off.
So I eventually went and the GP sent me for blood tests, a faecal calprotectin and a FIT test,
The fit test came back positive, and they called me the next day after the positive came back to book me in with the colorectal consultant, I went to the appointment yesterday and asked what my levels were and they said they were 396.8, I asked if it was correct that the scope is 2 to 400 and >10 is what's deemed positive and he confirmed that's correct, and he has booked me in for several tests as a "P1" urgent, he asked if I had any questions, I said no.
I guess I was in a daze and now I don't know why I didn't ask more questions, from my basic knowledge from university I know those figures aren't good.
But now I am wishing I asked what those figures mean and the percentage/likelihood of them finding something.
The way I process things is I always need to know the worst case scenario and prepare as any better news is a bonus to me.
My partner is trying his best and tells me to be positive and I know he is trying to help but my head us spinning and I need to know the figures/percentage to prepare myself.
I just want to be told straight, the waiting and positive thoughts is just too much for me.
Please help.
