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Could I have esophageal cancer like dad? What is this ?

 
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PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 4:07 pm    Post subject: Could I have esophageal cancer like dad? Reply with quote
Hi I am very worried at the moment, my father passed away with cancer of the esophagus 2 years ago, and his mother had throat cancer. For a couple of months now I have had recurrent acid reflux, and difficulty when my food goes down. I am overweight, and so thought this maybe causing my reflux, I am taking antacid tablets, and my doctor prescribed omeprazole to see how I get on. I am trying not to get too paranoid about this, as the GP said Id be losing weight if anything wasnt quite right. Im wondering if it could be helicobacter infection?/barrets esophagus or something more sinister. I have not broached this with my GP as yet, but I spoke to a friend today who said I should get a second opinion. I am so worried as I have kids, and I am 46, on my own, without much support from family, and I saw the pain and suffering my father went through. Any advice would be great. Thank you.
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PostPosted: Sun May 04, 2008 5:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Could I have esophageal cancer like dad? Reply with quote
eastender,

Even Large people can have Cancer. I think you should get a second opiouin too. What is it going to hurt if you do. They may even be able to work out why you are having the reflux (poor you- my son has it bad- so know how it is). Then you'll have some peace from your bad thoughts and worries for a while- anyway.
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 5:17 pm    Post subject: Esophegeal Cancer Reply with quote
You might go read my story posted Jan 2nd of 2007. It might give you some insight as to what is ahead if you don't address it now. Keep us posted. Arrow
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