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Posted 1/17/2014 3:16 AM (GMT 0)
My husband had a screening iFBOT and it's positive! He just had surgery and two months off of work for a work related injury. I am so worried he has colon cancer! He has no symptoms and his h & h is normal. He was constipated when he was taking both Vicodin and Percocet after the surgery. Now his bowels are normal, sometimes going every day, sometimes every 3 or 4 days. No visible blood. He does take a baby aspirin daily and he takes Plavix (another antiplatelet every other day) Has anyone else had an iFBOT that was positive without being diagnosed as having colon cancer? I am constantly googling info and the only way this cannot be ca is if it's hemorrhoids, a fissure, diverticulosis, or 325 mg aspirin or NSAID's. I am going to have a nervous breakdown before he sees the gastro at the end of the month! Add to this, I have to go for an US for a breast lump and I cancelled my oncologist appt. for a check up for lymphoma because I can't deal with any more health issues right now!
Posted 1/17/2014 4:54 AM (GMT 0)
Mam, take a deep breath, if his blood in the stool is red or bright red, its hemeroids, problems higher up in
the dietary path are black and tar looking. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/17/2014 5:25 AM (GMT 0)
Larry,

He doesn't see any blood. It was occult blood found in the stool sample. I sure hope that it's hemmorhoids! I've been getting PVC's all night worrying! Thanks for the comment.
Posted 1/17/2014 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Freaked,

I am sorry that you are currently so burdened with worries.:(

Most of the things that we worry about turn out to be nothing of concern...but I know that it is difficult not to focus on the fears that we feel when our anxiety is amped up.

Do I read correctly that you are currently suffering lymphoma? Already dealing with a health concern, will naturally make us more susceptible to new worries trying to take over.

Know however, that if your husband's doctor had reason to think that something was truly wrong, he would have him in with the specialist right away for a follow up. (they would not wait for weeks in other words.)

Try to keep talking positive things to yourself, such as the above...and the fact that he has no symptoms, and the fact that the chance of the blood being from internal hemmoroids is very likely.

Post with us anytime. We understand what you are going through, and are here for support!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 1/17/2014 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for responding. It seems as though everything happens for the worse in my life lately, although I have received many blessing as well. Yes, I have lymphoma, but I was blessed with remission. My lymphoma is not curable and I believe I am also stressed because the treatment I had has a median of 50 months before relapse and I'm at 54 months. January 31st can't come quick enough to get my US over with and the initial visit with the gastro. I hope he gives us some positive news. Thanks again!
Posted 1/18/2014 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
I too hope that you receive the best news! Please feel free to post with us anytime...give updates, receive support and make some great connections with others who understand how it feels to experience anxiety.

Wishing you all the best.

S.C.
Posted 1/19/2014 4:13 AM (GMT 0)
It is my hope and Prayer that both You and Husband get the news you both want and need, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/19/2014 4:44 AM (GMT 0)
Larry,

Thanks so much for your thoughtful words. I just wish I could get through the next 30 days in peace and have good news to report. I don't tell my husband how worried I am for him. He is not one to worry, or so he says.
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