Scared I have bowel cancer

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Hi

I am 38 years old and over the last 2 weeks I have found that there is a change emptying my bowels. I used to be a one time a day girl but I have been going 3/4 times a day. Also, sometimes when I eat I just have to go to the toilet straight away. I have no blood and have lost no weight. I do feel tired all the time but I don't sleep well. I have doctors next week but I am terrified it's cancer. I have googled my symptoms and it's the first thing that comes up. I suffer from health anxiety so I should no better then to google. I was diagnosed with IBS along time ago and have always put the pooing after eating down to that. Anyone else been in a similar situation?

Either order a kit or see the doctor, then you'll know for sure. Sorry you're anxious but it's best to find out.

Sorry you are feeling so stressed out about this. I had a funny lump on my breast a couple of months ago and was terrified waiting to get it checked. You have absolutely done the best thing possible which is to seek a doctor's appointment asap - be honest when you see them what your concerns are so they can know what's needed to reassure you. If you look on all the cancer charity websites, they are very clear that there are many other conditions that can mimic cancer symptoms - it might be an IBS flare, a dietary intolerance for example. But the only way you can know for sure is to get tests done and you have started that process nice and early. Sending hugs 💐

Ask your Dr to do a test. But it could well be a symptom of IBS.

Sounds like symptoms of ibs to me especially if you've already been diagnosed with it.

Most likely having a flare up atm.