Rectal bleeding

Hi Worried03

Welcome to the forum . The science for rectal bleeding is around 10% of all rectal bleeding is due to cancer . The other 90% from other non cancerous conditions . I have lots count how many frightened people come through here and thankfully the a lot of people do not have cancer .

Cancer caught early in the bowel can be very treatable in a lot of people so please know that lots of people here have come through it and safely back on with their life plans .

Thinking of you both . Our helpline staff are happy to chat through any issues .0808 808 0000.

Take care ,

Court 

Thank you so much for replying Court

Are they official figures

I've read a few posts on here saying not to Google ( too late lol.) And not to believe  everything you read on google ) so now I don't know what to believe x 

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnostic-tests/fob-test-and-fit-test

Yes , here’s a Macmillan information leaflet that will explain it better than I can but it seems to also say one in ten results in a cancer diagnosis.

Google has to be interpreted. My mum was diagnosed back in 2009 and not only has a lot changed since then but some research has been cancelled by progress in the field so we always advise to check the dates , stick to reliable sources like NHS , Macmillan and Bowel cancer U.K. . Normally all kept up to date . Also my mum was a late stage diagnosis back in 2009 with a spread to her liver . She is still here . Bowel cancer has a few strings to it’s bow in terms of treatment .

We have all fallen down the Google hole but it pays to remember Dr Google would definitely need to go on remedial training for failing to keep up to date . 

Take care ,

Court 

Thank you so much.  I hope you didn't think I was questioning what you were saying.

Probably too much information sorry . 

Would the amount of blood look worse on the toilet paper when he wipes as it seemed to look a lot x 

Meant to say glad your mum is doing well x 

Please don’t worry about that . I thought it was very wise indeed ! We all know exactly how these tests affect the emotions .

I  think other conditions can have quite a lot of volume too . They  can’t tell until they do the scope to see what area is causing the bleed . My mum’s friend had blood from diverticulitis.

Hope that helps some and thanks for your good wishes for my mum . 
 take care ,

Court 

Had the drs appointment ( although it was a nurse ) he had taken a photo of the colour of the blood which he showed her ) she said she can't guarantee it's not something serious but there are no red flag symptons which is good . Hes had to send a sample off which will take up to 2 weeks to come back which will tell us more . She said it could be a digestive infection but who knows x

Hi

Well the good new is that the process has started, after my fit test I got my results back very quickly after a few days but it seems where You live will depend on how quick you get the results back.

Fingers crossed it’s all sorted out quickly for you and your hubby. 

go well .

Thank you so much x