MichelleD
13-07-17, 12:42
Hi all,
long time lurker, first time posting. I have IBS symptoms with months now and more recently bleeding from what I think is a fissure or hemorrhoid. My worry is that my first cousin was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 35 and I'm trying not to panic and think the worst. From what I read online, having a second degree relative means a 3 - 6 fold increase. I'm not sure what that means. Just wondering what kind of screening should I be looking at getting, colonoscopy or something similar ? Thanks in advance.
long time lurker, first time posting. I have IBS symptoms with months now and more recently bleeding from what I think is a fissure or hemorrhoid. My worry is that my first cousin was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 35 and I'm trying not to panic and think the worst. From what I read online, having a second degree relative means a 3 - 6 fold increase. I'm not sure what that means. Just wondering what kind of screening should I be looking at getting, colonoscopy or something similar ? Thanks in advance.