I have just received a raised fit test result, my doctor wants me to have a colonoscopy, I am really worried, I am new to this site and might have posted twice
farfar
Hi Farfar
easy to say but try not to worry. Easy to say because as soon as I had the fit test appointment on an ‘urgent referral’ all the literature mentions cancer. It’s doesn’t actually mean you have cancer and could be many different things and the odds are in your favour !
Deal In issues you have rather than what-ifs. Again, easy to say now I know my issues and you’re at one of the hardest parts - the waiting for tests and results.
do you have a date for you colonoscopy ?
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnostic-tests/fob-test-and-fit-test
Welcome to the forum .
You might find it reassuring to read this leaflet I have linked in . Stats are only one in ten with a positive fit test actually have cancer .
Hope it goes well for you .
Court
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