hi JJ45
Im also in the same boat.

I got my fit results last week and it was 16. Had panic initially but after reading the comments here I'm less worried now.

GP did a urgent referral and I'm waiting for consultation.

thanks.

Thank you for replying....it sure is scary when you get a result like that when you are not expecting it.  I have to wait to see GP next Thursday (gonna be a long week)...guess they will refer from there??

Hi, I had a FIT test result of 72.5 and I've just had the colonoscopy which found NO cancer. They found a few ulcers which are being biopsied & an internal pile. 

You are at the worst stage of the process- I was so full of the feeling of dread when I was waiting for a consultation date. It was a total shock to me too, I couldn't believe it. I spent ages googling everything- don't do that, it will only give you anxiety. There are a number of things that can cause blood in the stool, apart from cancer. The main thing to remember is that if there is a problem (cancer or not), you will get help soon and that's the most important thing.

Not sure where you are in the country but I had to wait about 5 weeks to see a Consultant. He took my history and then tried to use a small camera (I think it's a sigmoidoscopy?) but he couldn't see too far up.  I was then referred for the colonoscopy which was another 5 week wait. The prep for this I really didn't enjoy but the colonoscopy was fine. I had a bit of gas and air to calm my nerves, in terms of pain it was minimal and more just a bit uncomfortable (I do have quite a high pain threshold). The nurses & doctors were great and I actually watched most of it on the screen. The Doctor told me then and there that there were no tumours. I left the hospital less than 2 hours after I went in.

I am still awaiting the biopsy results. 

I'm not an expert on the FIT test but I read a report that had a graph with results varying from 0- 450, so I think there is a wide range to the results. 

Take care of yourselves!

Thank you so much....it does help to read what other people have/are going through.  I will come under Barking Havering and Redbridge (although we are hoping to move to Cornwall in January!!).  I will see the GP next week who I guess will refer me for a colonoscopy.

Wish you well and thank you again for putting my mind at ease (well a bit :))

I am West Sussex, so hopefully the wait won't be as long where you are.

I hope everything runs smoothly (and quickly) for you, best thing you can do is try to relax & sleep well whilst you are waiting. 

Take care x

Hope you don't have to wait too long for your consultation

Hi, hope you don't mind me asking but have you had your biopsy results yet? My colonoscopy was normal on Friday but ten biopsies were taken and wondered how long I should expect to wait?

Hi, of course I don't mind x

Unfortunately I still haven't had a colonoscopy.  The local hospital is ringing me for a 'chat' on Monday - after me chasing them.  That's as far as I've got :(.

I would ring your doctors to see if they have any idea how long it will take to get results on the biopsies.

Glad to hear your colonoscopy was normal :).....that's great news.

Hi, sorry for the delay in getting back to you. No! I do not have the biopsy results yet but they would be on the slow track as the Dr was sure there was no cancer. I doubt I will get it this week but hopefully next week. 

I believe that even without delays it takes at least two/three weeks as they have to grow the cultures. I hope you get the results soon too. 

Hey, no problem at all re delay! Thank you so much for replying. I think you're right - I'm still waiting for mine now and it's been nearly two and a half weeks. I hope you get your results soon and you can get some answers!