Test has arrived, so scared

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,123 Championing
    Good luck with everything 
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,132 Championing
    edited August 2021
    I have one a year posted to me but had to do last sample at drs but was all clear my mum did  a sample at the drs yesterday so fingers crossed for her

    Why? These are home tests for those that may benefit from them......an age group thought to be potentially at risk, aged currently 60+. I fear tho you may mean well you are confusing the issue...why did you & your Mum have samples taken at, presumably your GPs? Have your messages & posts been at all supportive of Willow?

    People do not randomly get bowel screening tests posted to them, nor can they ask for them. It's at the request if there is a medical concern by a person's Dr. if younger than 60, as well as any older patients who may be identified as having medical concerns between taking such home tests. Please take care with your posts & messages.

  • alex19
    alex19 Online Community Member Posts: 111 Contributor
    @Sandy_123 thank you @chiarieds I'm only 40 ATM my doc must have concerns all I can do is the test and sit and wait for the results thanks to yourself and everyone else on this thread that has shown support it really does mean alot xxx
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,468 Championing
    edited August 2021
    Hi @chiarieds,

    It seems as though perhaps there are two conversations going on, one around @alex19's test, and one around bowel screening home kits that are ordinarily sent every 2 years to those aged 60-74 years old. You can still get a home testing kit every 2 years once you're 75 years or older, but you have to request it by phoning the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 60 60. It doesn't seem as though @lisathomas50 was trying to be unsupportive, just replying to a different topic.

    I'm sure we're all united in our well wishes and support for @alex19, so let's keep this thread positive and on-track :) 

    Of course, if anyone is worried about their symptoms, they should speak to their GP right away. Here are some commons symptoms of bowel cancer to look out for. I'd highly encourage anyone who receives the bowel cancer screening kit to complete it and send it back. Sarah, from the Bowel Screening Service, wrote a post for us a few months ago which is worth a read.  
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,132 Championing
    Sorry @Tori_Scope -  I was just trying to correct a wrongful assumption Lisa made about these bowel cancer screening tests, which had upset Willow (contact off the forum). See: https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/432381#Comment_432381 I therefore gave a link to the NHS Bowel Cancer screening tests on that thread. However, this was then continued here by Lisa posting about these 'home tests' with her & her Mum doing samples at their Drs...... I would politely suggest I wasn't the one going off track, rather correcting misinformation. My posts (as well as those of many other members), Willow knows, are totally in support of her.
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,123 Championing
    Shall we get back on topic I personally  can't see anything wrong with either  posts.
    @alex19 its a very worrying time for you, hopefully the results will come back quickly and you can message me anytime. Good luck 
  • alex19
    alex19 Online Community Member Posts: 111 Contributor
    @Tori_Scope thank you @chiarieds I know everyone on here is supportive of me and I can't thank you enough @Sandy_123 thank you xx
  • Leigh14
    Leigh14 Online Community Member Posts: 612 Empowering
    Hi @alex19. How are you doing? Hope your little lad had a great birthday today. What cake did you decide on in the end? Whatever it was, I’m sure he loved it, and it was delicious. ???
  • alex19
    alex19 Online Community Member Posts: 111 Contributor
    @Leigh14 I'm doing ok thanks how are you ? 
  • alex19
    alex19 Online Community Member Posts: 111 Contributor
    @Leigh14 this is the cake I decided on he was super excited ???
  • Leigh14
    Leigh14 Online Community Member Posts: 612 Empowering
    That cake is fantastic. Your son is a lucky lad?

    Im doing ok thankyou. Had a very quiet day, which was lovely. Having trouble sleeping, so I’ve been awake since 4 this morning, so could be in the land of nod very soon.
    Have a lovely, relaxing evening. x
  • alex19
    alex19 Online Community Member Posts: 111 Contributor
    @Leigh14 I have trouble sleeping too I been awake since 5am I'm on sleeping tablets which are 100mg of transodone a night but they don't keep me asleep for long I do hope you enjoy the rest of your evening and have a peaceful sleep goodnight godbless takecare xxx
  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    In wales tests are sent to people who are 50 from January this year 
  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,714 Championing

    I hope you’re keeping ok @Alex19 I understand how apprehensive it can be awaiting test results but it sounds like you’ve acted quickly on your concerns and are following the best medical practice out there. 

    Although unconnected to your experience, I have 3 yearly colonoscopies to monitor against a heightened risk of developing bowel cancer (due to having IBD) and I know this always makes me feel very appreciative of the NHS and my care team but equally scared at the same time.  Also @bekindalways – I have the sedation too!

    Saying that @Alex19, you are in the absolute best hands possible.  We are all rooting for you so please keep us updated with how you get on (if you feel comfortable).

    @lisathomas50 Ah, I knew there was a recommendation for bowel screening to start from the age of 50 in England and Wales but I wasn’t sure of a firm roll out date for that.  The only dates I could see mentioned were in this NHS Wales guidance which says:

    I am not 60 yet, can I be screened?
    Evidence supports population screening in the 50 - 74 age group. In Wales, there is an improvement plan to offer screening to those aged 50- 59 by April 2023 and we have developed a plan to achieve this in stages. You will be invited by Bowel Screening Wales according to this plan. 

    Remember to include those references to official sources where possible so we can ensure information shared is factually correct. 

  • alex19
    alex19 Online Community Member Posts: 111 Contributor
    @Cher_Scope I am good as I can be thanks @bekindalways thank you for your support I did the test and sent it back yesterday so just sitting tight waiting for the results I'm very anxious xxx
  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    @Cher_Scope it started January in high risk people in wales but iwas already being tested due to bowel cancer running in the family I get automatic tests now which is good my drs has cancer screening facilities and breast cancer its like a mini hospital its a primary care unit its fab and is realy good with handling my lupus we have a chiropodist as well saves traveling 30 miles ?  I think they are hopeing to complete by 2023 in wales 
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    @lisathomas50 think this needs some clarity so others are not confused 

    You first say it is available for those over 50 in Wales 

    Then you say those who are high risk and over 50b

    Which is correct and do you have anything to backup this claim 
  • alex19
    alex19 Online Community Member Posts: 111 Contributor
    @bekindalways thank you very much for your support big hugs back ? thanks to everyone else for supporting me through this difficult time to ? xxx
  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    @janer1967 cher has already clarified above 
  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    I didnt say that I said in January it started with higher  risk and will be completed by 2023

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