I've just had a letter asking me for a stool sample to see if I'm at risk...

SheffieldMan1976
SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 3,140 Connected
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Of Bowel Cancer! And I'm currently worried sick because I can't get hold of my family to discuss it.

I realise I turned 50 6 weeks yesterday ago and it's standard for a bloke my age, and there's family history of Cancer on both sides, Grandad died in August 1997, and he was a heavy smoker, and 2 out of 3 of Dad's sisters also died because they were heavy smokers.

However, I've never smoked and never will, not even Vapes.

I am obviously concerned about this and nobody will talk to me, do I need to be so worried?

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  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 6,040 Championing

    Completely normal part of an NHS MOT.

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community Member Posts: 6,270 Championing

    No, you don't need to be worried. You don't have any symptoms. This is just a screening check based on age.

    If the sample result is positive, then you can start worrying.

  • ChrisR777
    ChrisR777 Community Member Posts: 1,412 Trailblazing

    I never bothered responding, I suppose I should send a sample next time they ask.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 5,206 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    This is very normal @SheffieldMan1976, no need to worry at all😊

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