Hi. Yesterday I noticed bright red blood on the tp after wiping- and in checking the toilet, there was a red streak on one stool. Bright red blood persisted for a few drops on tp. I googled and nearly fainted. I may have seen light streak of blood in the past (maybe?), but nothing like yesterday. And I don't typically check my stool after a BM so maybe yesterday wasn't the first time? Then later in the day and for the first time in my memory, I passed pencil thin stools. Just did that again now (though "blood" now presenting as very light pink).
I am just recently 40 and mom to a 6 year old and scared to death.
When saw the blood yesterday and the read the internet I immediately called my PCP office. My PCP booked was for the week but they got me in with another doc for tomorrow (Thurs) morning.
1. What are the odds I could be sent immediately for a CT scan tomorrow after describing my symptoms (my PCP office is part of a major metro medical center- same building)?
2. How long would I have to wait for a colonoscopy? Should I schedule this with a well-know cancer center in the area? Or just have it done at the doctor's hospital?
3. Would I be more likely to get scans and a quickly scheduled colonoscopy if I presented in the Emergency Department today?
4. Is that fact that I have these symptoms indicative of a more advanced cancer?
5. Any folks have experience with treatment at Dana Farber?
Thank you in advance.