Page 2 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 38

Thread: Somebody please help me make sense .. convinced got bowel cancer

  1. #11
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Posts
    4,844

    Re: Somebody please help me make sense .. convinced got bowel cancer

    Hi

    This is just a courtesy reply to let you know that your thread was merged with another of your threads.

    Please when posting on similar topics add it onto your previous post rather than starting a new one.


    It is nothing personal it is just to make it easier for people to follow your story and to give you advice as a whole.

    Elen
    __________________
    Please help keep NMP running and donate to the running costs: http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/donate

  2. #12
    Join Date
    Dec 2018
    Posts
    73

    Re: Somebody please help me make sense .. convinced got bowel cancer

    That's not the best thing to post. It essentially states that bright red blood can be a sign of cancer, and CRC often doesn't show symptoms until it's severe. Hardly reassuring.

  3. #13
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    , , United Kingdom.
    Posts
    46,966

    Re: Somebody please help me make sense .. convinced got bowel cancer

    Ok I will remove it then - just trying to help. It is info available on the internet so I was trying to help not scare anyone
    __________________
    Nicola

    “Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever, you just have to live.” - Natalie Babbitt

    Please help keep NMP running and donate to the running costs: http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/donate




  4. #14
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Posts
    151

    Re: Somebody please help me make sense .. convinced got bowel cancer

    To be honest symptoms of both are so similar 😩 I’ve had my tummy check and have had rectal exam and no issue there I’m not going to the toilet that often i remember before my health anxiety kicked in I used to go Atleast once or twice and not it’s probs 3 or 4 so nothing dramatic there. No blood that I noticed, In the past few weeks I’ve had a anal fissure and and anal skin tag so I do get a lot of discomfort in the anal area but however has gone a lot better. Colofac and lansprozole have sorted the pain out ... the only issue I have and is bothering me is the consistency of my stools.
    I’m just thinking either the doctor thinks I’m too young or they putting all my symptoms down to HA or IBS and I have a fear they’ve missed something vital

  5. #15
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    , , United Kingdom.
    Posts
    46,966

    Re: Somebody please help me make sense .. convinced got bowel cancer

    Quote Originally Posted by KrankerMann View Post
    That's not the best thing to post. It essentially states that bright red blood can be a sign of cancer, and CRC often doesn't show symptoms until it's severe. Hardly reassuring.
    Reputable sites say it can be a symptom of bowel cancer though so the article wasn't false in that respect.
    __________________
    Nicola

    “Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever, you just have to live.” - Natalie Babbitt

    Please help keep NMP running and donate to the running costs: http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/donate




  6. #16
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Posts
    151

    Re: Somebody please help me make sense .. convinced got bowel cancer

    I’ve got an appointment with doctors next Tuesday let’s see what she says .. il sure she’s only going to reiterate what I’ve been told previously. I’ve not lost any weight which is a positive I guess and no black stools or anything like that. Consistency of my bowels are not diaorrhea like either they maybe loose but not a mush.
    Would you think it’s appropriate to take a few pictures of my bowel movements to show to the doctor so she knows what I mean or is it too much

  7. #17
    KK77's Avatar
    KK77 is offline NMP Complaints Mismanagement Controller
    Country:
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    7,649

    Re: Somebody please help me make sense .. convinced got bowel cancer

    Quote Originally Posted by Sunshinegirl82 View Post
    Would you think it’s appropriate to take a few pictures of my bowel movements to show to the doctor so she knows what I mean or is it too much
    I'm sure just a description would suffice.
    __________________
    KK

    Never Surrender, Comrade

  8. #18
    KK77's Avatar
    KK77 is offline NMP Complaints Mismanagement Controller
    Country:
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    7,649

    Re: Somebody please help me make sense .. convinced got bowel cancer

    Quote Originally Posted by nomorepanic View Post
    Ok I will remove it then - just trying to help. It is info available on the internet so I was trying to help not scare anyone
    I'm sure you wouldn't post a link to a dodgy site. We need to post facts as well as "reassurance"
    __________________
    KK

    Never Surrender, Comrade

  9. #19
    Join Date
    Feb 2019
    Posts
    261

    Re: Somebody please help me make sense .. convinced got bowel cancer

    You have all the symptoms as me, incouding the anal fissure and the anal tag. My anal fissure keeps opening up every now and then tho.

    I have done quite a few tests except colonoscopy (and I hope I don't have to do one ever), and both my GP and the specialist didn't think that there is anything wrong.

    Please refer to the link provided below:

    https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Res...Health-Anxiety

  10. #20
    Join Date
    Feb 2019
    Posts
    261

    Re: Somebody please help me make sense .. convinced got bowel cancer

    They have a complete workbook. I suggest you download it and print it.

    And yes, flat or thin stools don't mean cancer. Flat or thin can result from IBS. With IBS I have had all types of stools.

Page 2 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Totally convinced I have bowel cancer
    By Mrschurchill in forum IBS, IBD, Bowel, Stomach problems
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 30-07-19, 10:34
  2. Replies: 3
    Last Post: 01-11-18, 20:45
  3. Convinced I have bowel or ovarian cancer
    By HopeI'mWrong:P in forum Health Anxiety
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 24-08-16, 02:03
  4. Convinced I have bowel cancer
    By popejoan in forum Health Anxiety
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 27-12-14, 03:59
  5. Replies: 2
    Last Post: 02-01-12, 01:19

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •