Hi,
I am new here and have read many posts. My wife had a colonoscopy 4 years ago . No polyups were found. Dr said see you in 10 years. Recently my wife had her annual physical and was given a fecal test thing to bring home. She did the test and received a call from the doctors office the test was positive. I am very worried. She has had a irritable bowel problem for a while. Dr said to use immodium which works well. Her mother has the bowel problem also.
My question is if a colonoscopy was clear 4 years ago, how likely could this be a cancer problem? Perhaps I'm jumping to conclusions. She had no symptoms. No bleeding that can be seen, pain, etc.
She does get stomach distress from the diahrea. Her next appointment to see the gastro doctor is the end of September.
I appreciate your help. Thank you. Ron