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Q: Cancer Odour And Worried!

asked by: papaloi on June 24th, 2006

New User

Hi,

i have a family history (father's side) of bowel cancer all his siblings died of it.

I have noticed a sweet, musky smell that it appears only I can smell and my bowel movements have had a strange smell to them also, there has been bright red blood on tissue when checked and my appertite has almost gone. I am by nature a big guy and weight loss has been almost impossible for me but i've lost 2st in just under a year and i'm constantly tired.

Am I worrying myself into an early grave? I'm terrified to go to the doctor's.

Any thoughts

will

Replies(6)

Mabel

replied on June 24th, 2006

Supporter

You should not be terrified of going to the doctors. I,personally, would be more terrified of letting things spread (if it were something). Cancers are more treatable in their early stages. The sooner you go to the doctor, the sooner you will get the treatment you might need.

At least seeing a doctor might put your mind at ease. Good luck.

papaloi

replied on June 24th, 2006

New User

Thanks

Many thanks for the reply.

I know I should...And I will. I know it's the right thing to do and putting it off is stupid, I think its where it is that's my problem. The intrusion and all that.

I must bite the bullet and do it!

papaloi

replied on June 25th, 2006

New User

Just Another Question

Would other bowel cancer symtoms be backache lower lumber region going up on the left hand side and constant chronic fatigue?

Thanks

will

papaloi

replied on June 27th, 2006

New User

Bit the Bullet..

Hi, thanks for that.

I did eventually pluck up the courage to go to the doc's. He's sending me for tests...

Cheers

wil

Mabel

replied on June 27th, 2006

Supporter

Re: Bit the Bullet..

papaloi wrote:

hi, thanks for that.

I did eventually pluck up the courage to go to the doc's. He's sending me for tests...

Cheers

wil

good luck. I know the tests for this kind of thing are 'invasive' - but knowing is so much better than fearing the unknown!

Let us know how your testing goes!

papaloi

replied on June 27th, 2006

New User

I Will

I will let you know how it goes...

Many thanks too all for your support.

Cheers

will

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