Last month I passed a big stool and saw bright red blood on tissue and on stool I'm worried I've got bowel cancer I'm afraid to go to doc

[Sweetmk]

Any one help me please

[bantam12]

The only sensible thing to do is go to see your GP, there are many reasons for bleeding and most won’t be cancer, even if it was cancer if caught early it’s treatable and curable so best not delay !

[Sweetmk in reply to bantam12]

I feel like killing myself to be honest

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator in reply to Sweetmk]

Sweetmk, please go see your doctor and get some answers. It's ok and you are definitely not alone when going through something like this. Focus on getting the answers from the doctor. You'll get further tests as ordered and then have some kind of direction to follow. You'll feel much better once you get some answers. You can do this.❤️💪🤟👍

[Sweetmk in reply to GCCA-Survivor]

Im really scared

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator in reply to Sweetmk]

Hi ... do you have any other symptoms besides what you described originally?

[bantam12 in reply to Sweetmk]

A bit drastic when it may be something simple like haemorrhoids or a fissure !

My Mum did have colon cancer, she had one op and lived a further 40 odd years to the ripe old age of 94.

I’ve had bleeding on and off for 50 years because I’ve got an IBD, it’s treatable so no big deal really.

Far better to see your GP and find out one way or the other.

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Sweetmk,

Thank you for posting in Colon Cancer Connected. I hate to hear you have this going on. What you need to do is gain control and get some answers. Has this symptom of blood in the stool still occurring? You should never be afraid to go to the doctor to get answers. It's the answers that can set you mind at ease as you will have good information to go on.

And bantam12 is right. There are so many things that could be causing this that is not cancer. You need good information. Catching things early is the key to the highest success rate for anything going on. Blood in the stool is a sign that needs to be checked out. You are definitely still early side of it. That's good.

We wish you all the best in finding out what's going on. Please ... Please go see your doctor and get the ball rolling to obtain answers so you can use. It's OK to get this checked out. It's the right thing to do. Please go see your doctor and get it sorted out.

~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.

[kewl1]

Sounds to me like a fissure. That happened to me when I was 21. Scared the crap out of me (no pun intended) But now I'm 73 and almost 5 years since I've had colon cancer and no blood at all with that in my case. Best see a doctor to put yourself at ease. A fissure could certainly be caused by a big stool. In my case, with the cancer, my stools got pencil thin for a couple of months and I was going 5 times all morning instead of one which tipped me off that there must be a blockage and that of course was the tumour

[Sweetmk in reply to kewl1]

Was the blood bright red in your poop and tissue how long did u have the fissure for

[Martinmartin]

It is good to be investigated. However rectal bleeding is very casual. Yes, it warrants a GP visit and it might be scary happening first time, but it is usually nothing to be concerned about. Age is on your side. Moreover, I've been bleeding for past 20 years and all my colonoscopies/sigmoidoscopies came out clear. Severity of symptoms does not correspond with severity of diagnosis. In your age it will be a little minority having serious issues. You read here horrifying stories but honestly these are just unlucky few. Vast majority of people even with horrible symptoms have just some casual issues. I am one of them. Do not stress, book an appointment with a GP.

[richo46290]

this only happens because u could’ve strained alot trying to get it out i get this a lot to when i pass big stools

[Sweetmk in reply to richo46290]

Did u go to doctor about it

[Sunshine8240 in reply to Sweetmk]

Hi Sweetmk, if you saw a bit of blood after passing a large poop then it sounds like it may be a fissure. This happened to me a few years ago. It was very painful and took months to heal. Every time I went for a poo it was excruciating pain. I went to the GP and they can see a fissure straight away, it's fine, not embarrassing as they look at people's bums all the time! I had to have stool softeners so it was easier to pass and didn't hurt. I have also had haemorrhoids.

You need to go to GP.

Due to having these 2 conditions when seeing a few flecks of blood in my stool about 18months ago I just assumed it was them. I ignored for 8 months but the bleeding got worse and didn't go away. When I went to GP they also assumed it was the haemorrhoids. I didnt go back for 6 months and by then there was a lot of blood and I was going to toilet 5-7 times a day with loose stools and blood. I was also anemic. A rectal tumour was found. But it looks like its been caught early. It is very treatable when caught early.

Anyway I think from what you have described it sounds like a fissure. But you need to go to GP. I'm so glad my tumour was found and I didnt leave it any longer, I am very grateful for that.

Good luck. You'll be fine xxx

[CRCAdvocate]

Hi Sweetmk, I wanted to check in with you to see how you were doing. Were you able to see your GP? I'm a certified patient navigator, and if I can help you locate and schedule an appointment with a doctor or healthcare professional, please let me know. We're a community, and here to help every step of the way - you are not alone.

[Shanless]

I agree you have to go to the GP the GP will want to help you. If you are scared you may consider going private if that is not sure.