Hi guys, I’m new to this site.
I’m 34 yrs old, male, smoker and part time drinker!
Recently had a routine blood test for my underactive thyroid, all came back ok except for b12 levels of 100, which is low. Had a calprotectin fecal test, came back as 268. Doctor advised to speak with consultant in the gastro unit. Explained symptoms, minor pain in stomach, tired, blood on wiping, sometimes diarrhea then constipation, metal taste in mouth and mouth sores(prob from lack of b12)
They now want me to have endoscopy and colonoscopy aswell as ct scan on urgent appointments. It has made me really worried as to what they are looking for.
I asked the dr if he thought it was cancer and he said unlikely.
I’ve been out of my mind worrying about a cancer diagnosis, has anyone had any thing similar that might help relieve some of my panic. Or just anything related to the topic.
Thanks