Test has arrived, so scared

alex19

@bekindalways thank you very much for your kind wishes does really mean alot to me ? xxx

janer1967

@lisathomas50 cher gave info about it being rolled out in 2023 nothing about high risk people already started 

This is just you that has said this without any official backup

It would be helpful to know who is classed as high risk and likely to be sent test 

Sandy_123

will be rolled out to the current eligible population from this autumn in England before the screening age is lowered. The test is already being used in Scotland from age 50. Wales has committed to roll-out FIT from January 2019 and Northern Ireland has yet to make public
@janer1967 copied from link, below
https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/news-and-blogs/news/we-did-it!-bowel-cancer-screening-age-to-be-lowered-to-50-in-england/

janer1967

Thanks @Sandy_123 for the info 

2019 for Wales is a lot earlier than the others 

Sandy_123

Its good its lowered  I think

janer1967

Totally agree it can only be a good thing 

alex19

@janer1967
@Sandy_123
I also think it's a good idea to lower it aswell I'm 40 and reason I had to do mine was because doctor has concerns about my health so now just sitting tight waiting on results 

janer1967

Fingers crossed for you hope it all works out well 

alex19

@janer1967 thank you 

Cress

Good luck @alex19
Hope it all goes well.
Playing a bit of a waiting game myself.
Had blood samples taken which for some reason prompted a chest xray, was told to wait 7 days for result but a couple of days later my gp called to say something had shown up and I needed another xray 6 weeks later, which was last Friday.
Hoping it's fine as haven't heard anything so far...fingers crossed for both of us!

alex19

thank you @cress I do hope your chest x-ray comes back clear and you will be ok fingers crossed for both of us ? had my blood took aswell Dr said they are rubbish esp my white blood cell count and esr results I have had tummy problems for years but it's been red flagged now as I have blood in both my urine and stools when I can manage to go I'm so so scared ? I'm on lots of diff meds I'm very anxious waiting on my results all I do is cry takecare staysafe xxx

Cress

It's completely understandable you'd be scared, the not knowing is awful..just look after you and your family....but especially you at the moment...and have as many cries as you need...everyone here will be wishing the best for you.

Lisatho11987777

@Sandy_123 thank  you for confirming takes to long for me x

alex19

Thank you @cress for your kind words and support really does mean alot ? I'm thinking of you I do hope your x-ray results are good stay strong take each day as it comes and remember keep smiling my lovely ? sending virtual (((HUGS))) 

Lisatho11987777

@janer1967 started in 2021 January I had a test posted to me my first one