a high FIT result means higher chance of Cancer?

[Sumixam]

Can someone tell me high FIT result will most likely a cancer?

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Sumixam,

Thank you for posting in Colon Cancer Connected. The FIT test looks for blood in the stool.

You shouldn't be surprised your FIT turned out positive as you've already noticed blood in your stool two weeks ago.

A positive result should be followed up with a colonoscopy to see what is causing the issue. There are may reason for a positive FIT and it's not necessarily cancer. So many other things could be going on.

You should feel good having this information now. It's catching things early and your doctor should be scheduling further testing to determine what is causing this. You are doing all the right things.

Please don't panic. You are doing well. You are getting the information you need. You need to focus on finding out the cause.

I wish you all the best. Work with your doctor and get more information.

Thank You,

~Tom, GCCA Survivor - 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.

[Sumixam in reply to GCCA-Survivor]

Thank you thank you to you Tom! really appreciate your response...im having my coloscopy next week and I just cant avoid thinking of the worst😢 reading some of the post here helps me to gain some information....wish me luck and thanks again ❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️

[Martinmartin]

Hi, high FIT means presence of blood in your stool, it is not a cancer marker. Although being as one of the initial testa that should prompt a person to more thorough investigation - colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, it is not a cancer indicator. Far from it. Bowel cancer does not have definite tell-tale signs and even a combination of many obvious symptoms increases posibility only slightly. Vast majority of people with worrying symptoms do not have cancer and age plays a major role. If you do not suffer any other major systemic symptoms (e.g. weight loss) and you are below 40 , chances are extremely low. But you want to know source of bleeding as therr is myriad of other intestinal issues that need to be resolved. Malignancy or not, it should be examined properly. In the meantime do not stress

[Sumixam in reply to Martinmartin]

Thank you so much for the reply❤️ im 45 and experienced rectal bleeding for like 8 days(bright red).,no weight loss no other symtoms just some steak of blood in my stool....had a positive FIT result...scheduled for colonoscopy next week...goodluck to me! anxiety is up to the roof!!!😢

[Martinmartin in reply to Sumixam]

Good luck! I know that although a chance of having cancer is rather small, as rectal bleeding is very common, but proper examination is key and the best prevention, as well. Internal haemmorhoids, fissures and polyps are all too common, but you want to get rid off them before they can lead to some malignancy. All the best!

[Sumixam in reply to Martinmartin]

Thanks Martin...will update you guys whatever the result of the test..take care

[caz1967]

Id go on either Cancer chat or the macmillian site both have medical trained professionals who will advise and take any unnecessary worry from you. I send you best wishes and hope everything remains positive.regards Carol

[Sumixam in reply to caz1967]

will do that Carol and Thanks biggie for the advise and wishes...take care❤️

[Alloagirl]

Hi, I can say that a positive FIT test does not always mean cancer. Mine was quite high at 147. As it says above 10 is the marker for further tests I was worried out of my mind. Fortunately I have diverticulosis, had four benign polyps taken away and biopsies which were fine, no cancer. I have haemorrhoids, have had them for years. I now will have a colonoscopy every three years. Good luck with your colonoscopy. One thing I will say is make sure you take all the prep and follow advice on what to eat the day before prep day. Not great but it clears you out and the surgeon can get a good view of your intestines and not miss anything. Some people have had to have a second colonoscopy if they are not clear. Best wishes

[Sumixam in reply to Alloagirl]

Thanks so much for your advice...just cant avoid thinking of the worst...im trying my best to keep my self calm...

[Mumofsix73 in reply to Alloagirl]

Hi with you’re positive fit did you have any symptoms I have a positive fit blood on stool and at times bowel changes to very lose stools

[Alloagirl in reply to Mumofsix73]

Hi, not sure if you are referring to me or Sumixam. Anyway will say I have loose stools at times which for me is more due to my diverticuloses. This was confirmed by colonoscopy. I have blood only when my haemorrhoids play up. If you are experiencing these symptoms. Have you been to a Doctor. Colonoscopy is the best way of knowing what is wrong. If you are under 50 some GPs will try to fob you off but you must insist on having tests. Mind you a positive FIT test should put on the the 2 week pathway. So if you have not sought medical advice yet do asap. Best wishes

[Mumofsix73 in reply to Alloagirl]

Yes sorry I was asking you thank you I have my colposcopy next Tuesday thankfully now I have slight blood in mucus so now even more worried and can’t wait till next Tuesday glad yours was okay

[Sunshine8240]

I think like others say its just the level of blood in your stool. My FIT was sky high at 400. But I knew I had bleeding so no big surprise. When the surgeon found my tumour in the colonoscopy he did say 400 was a very high score and he had a feeling there may be "pathology". But I'm not sure to be honest. I know that some people can have low scores (just over the threshold to be referred) and have bc so I don't know. I wouldn't worry yourself about the FIT score. You just need to get colonoscopy, it's the only way you will get answers. I wish you the best of luck xx

[Sumixam in reply to Sunshine8240]

Thank you Sunshine! Im having the test next week hopefully nothings too serious🙏🙏🙏

[Sunshine8240 in reply to Sumixam]

Good luck with it xx