blood in stool

[Lee57]

Hi,I'm new on here. I've been having blood in stool seems to be all the time now, so I booked appointment with GP, she done a DRE and there was dark mucusy red blood on her glove, blood tests came back perfect, calprotectin stool sample negative but qfit came back a high positive of 400 I'm so scared I'm convinced i have bowel cancer I seem to have bowel movements every other day now as beforeI was going every 3 days every time there is dark mucusy blood seems to be mixed in through poo. GP Red flagged the referral to see consultant have a app in 3weeksbut its just a consultation.

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Lee57,

Thank you for posting in Colon Cancer Connected. I hate to hear you're having to go through all this.

I am proud that you are taking the steps to get answers. When something seems "off" or you are experiencing bowel movements or other symptoms that are abnormal for you, it is important to be examined by a doctor. Exactly what you are doing. Blood is definitely a sign and there can be many causes of it. Need to get answers.

Having positive FIT results can cause a lot of anxiety, and I would recommend doing your best not to get ahead of being sure you have bowel cancer. I know this is really difficult to do. You do have a consult scheduled. Is the consult to schedule a colonoscopy? We recommend that you put your energy into getting the colonoscopy scheduled. A positive FIT is not a bowel / colorectal cancer diagnosis, but we do know that it can cause a great deal of anxiety. And the way to deal with the anxiety is to get good answers.

Also, it would be good to know if there is a family history out there for you?

We do wish you the best in finding the results. I would hope the consult is for the colonoscopy. Please let us know what you find out. Information like this can definitely help others.

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.

[hg789]

Hey!! Same thing as you is happening to me, any updates???