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Scared of esophageal cancer

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christopher1609
christopher1609

hi

i m chris 37 years old since now 2 months i have dysphagia i mean i think.

when i swallow i have to double swallow cause some food is stuck behind the throat just at the beginning of esophagus.i also have pain in throat where it stuck and also chest pain so all the symptoms of cancer.

i had 3 gastroscopies last 4 years last one was 10 months ago for others reason.

i also had ct scan of chest where they saw esophagus 2 weeks ago normal.

i went to 4 emergency doctor one doc did ct scan of chest and 1 general doctor.

all are saying no its not possible to be cancer first your age you do not smoke drink and also you had lot of exam and all is normal.

i am just scared crying all day long not working

i am sure its cancer but nobody want to listen to me i am so scared.

please help me.

for you this double swallow is dysphagia did some have the same problem.

please

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  • elli19787
    elli19787 christopher1609

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    im in the same position. i had endoscopy 3years ago and was clear. had gastritis and suffered for long. then pain when I eat and swallow started and I'm so scared. doc said I don't need another endoscopy. that is my anxiety. had meds and feel better but I still pain sometimes when I eat or drink water after. I'm so afraid. how are you?

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