Very worried about esophageal cancer

[Hypo27]

Thanks for the responses, is it even possible for a tumor to form in the esophagus in 2 years time?

[GlassPinata]

The more i read about it the more I'm convinced it's it..

It is a rare cancer.
I think you've hit the nail on the head here: you do have a disease, but not a physical one.
The more you read, the more you will become convinced.
I hope you find some peace of mind. I guarantee you won't find it by googling esophageal cancer, however.

[Fishmanpa]

Hypo... no... IMO, no way. See a doc if you want, get tested if they see fit but no, based on what you're saying? IMO... no.

Let us know how you make out.

Positive thoughts

[Hypo27]

Thanks guys! I'll give an update next week. I already like this board better the AZ . Anyone know if Leroy made it over here?

[Hypo27]

Well the insurance lady called about how much my insurance was gonna cover the endoscopy. It's only 50 percent.. I'm supposed to come up with 2000 by Tuesday and their is just no way :(. Now I don't know what to do the pain in my chest and back is getting worse so is my swallowing. I'm almost certain this is esophagus cancer, and I'll never be able to get treated..

[brandybuck]

Hi. First of all, take a deep breath and consider the fact that this would be extremely unlikely. That being said, this was a recent fear of mine as well. Similar pain between shoulder blades, heartburn, chest pain, globus, trouble swallowing, belching...Dr. Google basically screamed esophageal cancer (in my mind at least). Got an endoscopy that showed a mild chronic gastritis, hiatal hernia and reflux, otherwise the esophagus got the all clear. I've read on other forums people with GERD describing similar symptoms. Sorry to hear about your insurance problems, but maybe you can do a barium swallow instead? Also, both of us should stay off google.

[TimeSoup]

The more i read about it the more I'm convinced it's it..

you. need. to. lay. off. READING GOOGLE MD.
Please don't, it will drive you with fear to the limits of sanity.

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Well the insurance lady called about how much my insurance was gonna cover the endoscopy. It's only 50 percent.. I'm supposed to come up with 2000 by Tuesday and their is just no way :(. Now I don't know what to do the pain in my chest and back is getting worse so is my swallowing. I'm almost certain this is esophagus cancer, and I'll never be able to get treated..

That health policy is insane. But we're not here to discuss politics.
You need to get these 2 grand going and have your endoscopy. Can't you ask friends for some help?

[Hypo27]

you. need. to. lay. off. READING GOOGLE MD.
Please don't, it will drive you with fear to the limits of sanity.

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That health policy is insane. But we're not here to discuss politics.
You need to get these 2 grand going and have your endoscopy. Can't you ask friends for some help?

I've asked everyone that would let me borrow it and no luck.. I'm gonna have to reschedule until I get the money I guess. Are their faster ways of getting things done? Maybe go to the ER if it is cancer wouldn't a cat scan show it if it were advanced? I've gotta do something the pain is so bad.

[Hypo27]

Please anyone?

[TimeSoup]

Man, how are you? still in pain?