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I think that I have Esophageal Cancer, I am extremely scared

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pcschult
pcschult

I wanted to reach out and receive some opinions/assurance on a couple issues that I am having and see if you can alleviate some of my concerns.  I am a 29 year old male, average build.  I do not smoke or chew but do drink alcohol.

I have reason to believe that I might have esophageal cancer. And the reason that I say that is because in December of last year, I had an episode in which I tried to swallow a mouthful of food and it just got stuck in the back of my throat.

I tried to wash it down with some water and the water basically pooled on top of the food and didn't allow for the food to pass. Eventually I have to throw the food back up. Now since then. there has been 3-4 instances in which the same thing has happened to me. Although these instances were not as severe as the first time (I didn't have to vomit the unregurgitated food), I did find it to be weird.

Fast forward to today, I haven't had any issues with the swallowing of food, but i'm not convinced that it won't happen again. In addition to the issue with the food swallowing issue, I just got over a cold in which there was a cough. The cough has not gone completely away and it's not a consistent cough.

I also have a slight pain in my back in-between my shoulder blades, not sure if that is a cause of the possible cancer or if it is an issue of poor posture.

Any help would be great, I am very scared and don't know what to do.  I am scheduled for an upper endoscopy next Monday, but I'm scared and would like a little reassurance.

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  • vanessa66630
    vanessa66630 pcschult

    Posted

    please dont be worried, I had esophageal cancer had my stomach removed am ok, but I really dont think this is your problem, I did not have any of those symptoms, and believe me when you worry so much it makes things even worse, also you would be very young to have this type of cancer, if you ever need anyone to chat to please get in touch as a surviver I would love to be able to help anyone who is worried. Good luck next week am sure there will be a simple explanation.
    • pcschult
      pcschult vanessa66630

      Posted

      Vanessa,

      Thank you so much for your kind and comforting words.  I am so happy to hear that you are doing well, how were treatments for yourself.  I really hope that is the case and that my anexity has only amplified my symptoms/concerns.  I would absolutely enjoy keeping in touch with you, you could be my voice of reason/comfort when I get myseld worked up.

    • vanessa66630
      vanessa66630 pcschult

      Posted

      whenever you need someone to talk to I will be there for you so dont worry.
    • pcschult
      pcschult vanessa66630

      Posted

      What symptoms did you have leading up to your esophageal cancer diagnosis?
    • vanessa66630
      vanessa66630 pcschult

      Posted

      I had no symptoms, it was just pure luck, I was on painkillers for something else did not feel well doctor sent me for a blood test, out of hours doctor phoned me at midnight to say my liver was shot and he was on his way to see me, they decided to investigate why I had such a reaction and decided to give me a endoscopy, this is how they found it early, I was told it is a silent killer as you do not normally have any symptoms, so please do not worry as I am sure it is something simple.
  • vanessa66630
    vanessa66630 pcschult

    Posted

    today monday, have you had your endoscopy yet? hope it went ok am sure it is not cancer so please dont worry.
    • Jeanie2222
      Jeanie2222 vanessa66630

      Posted

      So, we never found out the results of pcschult's endoscopy? My dad had those exact symptoms and what it turned out to be was a hiatal hernia. He had surgery and was fine after that. I wish we knew the results of pcschult's endoscopy.

    • vanessa66630
      vanessa66630 Jeanie2222

      Posted

      I am sure he would have let us know if it was anything bad, just to let you know to put your mind at rest, it happens to men much more than women, and does not usually happen until you are over 50 years of age.
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