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I have pencil stools that are getting narrower

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Can you get an earlier colonoscopy ? I had noticed smaller diameter stools also. They found a tumor, looked like a polyp on steroids. It was cancerous. Had section of colon removed. They tested 22 lymph nodes and they came back clear. Oncology doctor said I didn't need chemo or radiation, but will monitor my blood work every three months and colonoscopy will happen every year. I did not have to have a temporary ostomy bag. I was dreading that. But I will have to accept reality of the outcome no matter what. I am now ( 2 months later ) testing for prostate cancer. I read what I can but get information overload. I am challenging the urologist and not winning any browie points doing so.
Please if you can, insist on a colonoscopy sooner. Time can make a difference. My tumor was growing quickly. Not to scare you just to make you aware. Do not put this off please. Keep writing.

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@lockmith tight on about colonoscopy ! Just do it, not fun, but can spare you suffering and even save your life. Regarding pencil-thin stools—while there may be multiple causes, in my case, reporting it pronto to my team got me tested right away and my surgery date moved up- prompt action caught a blockage before it went really bad and ruptured.