So Scared of Colon Cancer

Hello to all,

I'm scared to death that I have colon cancer. I had blood on my stool for a few days a few weeks ago and it cleared up. I assumed it was hemorrhoids. I just had a yearly checkup two weeks ago and my blood work came back as being really good. My doc thought it best to have a colonoscopy just to make sure. I'm scheduled to have one done on the 21st. I had another one done about 9 years ago for similar symptoms. The difference is that this time, I have noticed thin stools a couple of times. They aren't always thin, but I have noticed when my stomach is really rumbling, they come out thinner. That hasn't happened before. I'm also always gassy and cramping and I can feel my colon twitching and churning all the time. Right now I'm a complete wreck. I've never had all of these symptoms before and I'm 47 and overweight. I feel so much guilt and fear from not taking better care of myself through the years. I've never smoked and never drink alcohol, even stopped eating red meat about three years ago, but I have a horrible sweet tooth. It seems all I can think about is my wife and kids, and how much I love them . . . . I'm a complete wreck right now and thoughts of colon cancer have consumed me . . . . . If you pray and think good thoughts, please send some my way. Blessings to all . . .

My dad has had a colonoscopy recently and they said he had polyps that was causing gas and then poop. He didn't bleed but he was scared too. He has to go in every 5 years so maybe that is the same for you. I am sure everything will be fine. I know it hard not worry because it could be something but my dad's doc said 9/10 times it is simple and not bad at all.