Hi, I’m 39 female single mum of 2 children (1 with additional needs) had some symptoms for a while - fatigue, bloating, thin stools & mucus but they have come and gone. I do have piles that have bled on and off for years and stupidly done nothing about them
Doctors ran bloods all good but ferritin was 32 so slightly low.
Fit test came back at 24 today and have been referred for further tests.
I am really sick with fear and worry. I suffer terribly with anxiety and mental health and have seen loved ones die from cancer and the thought of leaving my children or them seeing me sick is unbearable.
Never been in this position before can anyone offer any advice I’m really frightened
Hi Sunmoonstars87 ,
A positive fit test can be many things which are not cancer. .
I know it's difficult but I'd try not to worry until you have your further tests as 9 in every 10 colonoscopies done for this reason are not bowel cancer (or was at the time I was sent for my first one in 2024, but I can't imagine it's changed that much since then).
Best wishes
CerysM
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