I think I may have colon cancer

[IThinkIHaveCancer]

Hi, 3 weeks ago I got a harsh cold and starting feeling, a little pain in the anus, thought it’s from the cold, nothing changed just pain when bowel was exiting, then i got a little blood on the toilet, just 2 little dots, nothing much, got worried, times goes on and I started to notice that, I go less and less to the toilet, I eat at 8pm, i go to the bathroom the next day, defecate half and after 30 minutes defecate the other half, then it got better, defecated 4-5 times in a dat but, after the second time, a pain started at the anus exit and got very itchy, then the next day i pooped once and yesterday, once, I eat food, plenty of fiber, sometimes i have diarheea but nothing much, I defecate rarely, no changes in poop color, maybe, i don’t know if this is possible but on the paper, the color brown looks like is kinda mixed with red, maybe I am just too anxious and think that way but my poop in the toilet is just brown, nothing much, i have to say i drink water rarely too, I am just very scared, I don’t want to go to the doctor because it’s too dificult now with the pandemic, other symptoms include, one morning i ate something and my stomach hurt, a little, like 1 minute and the nezt morning I ate some spicy noodle soup and after some hours I felt a burning sensation near my bladder, for some minutes, that’s all, no blood in the poop(I hope), idk avout that, i don’t think poop can be seen only on the paper after I wipe, maybe i am just halucinating cuz I am scared, no black poop, no red poop, just a little pain in the anus, some itchiness and constipation, almost forgot, I had a problem, i don’t know if it’s still there, when I poop, sometimes I am not fully, pooping, like I poop just half, i need to push hard for it to come out tho, it’s not a feeling that I am not fully empty, it really happens, I am just really scared, hope u understood it

[IThinkIHaveCancer]

I still need help

[Meddgirl]

Do you have hemorrhoids?

[IThinkIHaveCancer in reply to Meddgirl]

I don’t know exactly, i think i had, now I stopped having itchiness or pain in the anus, no bleeding on the paper, never had blood in the feces or toilet, i am just constipated, started drinking more water, i have symptoms of IBS too, today i got to the toilet twice, the feces have a bright brown color, normal shape and size but my area around belly button is a litte sensitive ar touch and it’s a little hard and after 2-3 hours after eating i feel a weird pain?i can’t describe it as a pain, more like a discomfort around the small intestine, under the right rip cage and colon that reliefes after releasing gases, i am still scared

[Nicole_GCCA Partner]

Dear IThinkIHaveCancer ,Thank you for posting and I'm sorry to hear about your pain and symptoms, and the stress that it is causing you.

Is there a specific reason why you think you have colon cancer? Do you have a family history of colon cancer? It can be scary to google symptoms and see "Dr. Google" say colon cancer, but the truth is that the symptoms you are having, could be caused by so many different things. Anytime someone experiences any type of symptoms we are going to encourage them to speak to a doctor, because if someone does have colon cancer, we want to make sure they are diagnosed at an early stage. Colorectal cancer in some cases is even preventable with regular screenings.

So because getting screened for colorectal cancer is the only way to know if you have colon cancer or not, if you are concerned, we would recommend that you speak to a doctor about it. But it is important to know that the symptoms you are experiencing, could be caused from many different things.... colon cancer is just one of many reasons people experience symptoms.

Some people are more likely to have constipation or other diarrhea, and for others, they have a mix. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - C is with constipation, IBS-D is with diarrhea, and IBS-M is for mixed, which means sometimes you have constipation, sometimes you have diarrhea.

Anytime that there is something that feels off, or not right, is when you should talk to a doctor. With COVID-19 happening, that may mean you have a virtual visit to start, instead of an in-person visit.

Certain medications can cause constipation. Also, you mention not drinking enough water, that is another cause of constipation. This is not a medical forum so we can not offer you medical advice, only a doctor or trained health professional can do that. We can tell you that it is important to talk to your doctor when you feel something is not quite right. Especially if it is causing you this much anxiety. Our digestive systems are very sensitive to stress, and so it is possible that you are feeling worse as your stress level continues to grow.

In order to find out why you are experiencing this pain and these changes in your bowel habits, you will need to contact a doctor. Many facilities and hospitals are taking special precautions to prevent the spread of COVID. If you are concerned about getting COVID, maybe you can contact your doctor and ask them for advice and ask what they are doing to make sure patients do not get COVID.

It does sound like this is causing you not only physical discomfort but also that it is raising your stress levels. In addition to seeking out a medical doctor, you might want to consider speaking to a therapist or counselor as well. If you see the posts in our group, many people are posting a lot lately about having health anxiety. I wonder if the fear of COVID has increased people's worries about their health.

You might want to check out these two groups that could be a useful place to post and connect with people

healthunlocked.com/theibsne...

healthunlocked.com/anxiety-...

The stress that comes with the uncertainty of experiencing pain and discomfort when going to the bathroom is something that a lot of people can relate to.

~Nicole, GCCA Staff Member & Colon Cancer Connected Site Administrator.

Just a reminder - this group is here to offer support, share experiences, and offer our thoughts - but this is not medical advice, and you should always consult your medical professional(s). Additionally, for all emergencies, seek urgent medical care, never delay.