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How common is pancreatic cancer in a 25 year old male?
I am having pain in the area of the pancreas tail (could be from shoveling snow) and loose stools/diarrhea which is yellowy (could be ibs/anxiety).
I just don't want to google because I know the first thing that will pop up is some 25 year old with my symptoms that is dying from it.
Justme1970
19-02-15, 08:36
It's good not to google. I know how you feel. See the dr if you have a change in bowel habits for 3 weeks? That's the usual advice for loose stools, even then it could be infection, especially given your age. Cancer is extremely rare in a 25 yr old. Pancreatic cancer is also very uncommon. Anxiety is difficult. I'm hoping to return to work soon , been off since before christmas with HA and depression.did a lot of googling, convinced myself I had lots of different cancers and was going to die. Meds help , counselling does a little. Time is the best healer.....good luck
How common is pancreatic cancer in a 25 year old male?
I am having pain in the area of the pancreas tail (could be from shoveling snow) and loose stools/diarrhea which is yellowy (could be ibs/anxiety).
I just don't want to google because I know the first thing that will pop up is some 25 year old with my symptoms that is dying from it.
I believe you know full well that cancer (and especially pancreatic cancer) is extremely rare in 25 year olds. I also think you know that if you replace "could be" in your post to the word "is" you'll have an explanation to your symptoms and that would go a long way in talking back to your dragon.
Positive thoughts
Don't google. You know that will make things worse.
You've explained your symptoms yourself. If they continue to worry you, pop and see your doctor.
Mrs worryworm
19-02-15, 17:14
Must be anxiety I gave the exact same symptoms and I'm a 30 year old woman
I have had a colonoscopy in 2009 which led to a diagnosis of ibs. I also find that the area is tender to the touch so it is likely muscular.
I have a job which has me shoveling ice and snow with a pick axe and shovel for atleast 1 hour a day.
I feel like my journey from brain tumor to leukemia to lymphoma to bone cancer to liver disease to spleen issues to pancreatic cancer may be at an end.
I have been to the doctors 7 times and to an ophthalmologist. I am prescribed venlafaxine and clenazopam which I am taking religiously. I am no longer panicing, just obsessing... a little bit.
THERE IS A LIGHT!!! it has been a long 3 months and I am exhausted.
Keep "fighting the dragon" to everyone still stuck in this miserable mental illness. Despite me being across the ocean from most of you, I feel very connected to you.
Many of you have reassured me through the toughest times and I have tried to pay it forward and will continue to do so.
Thank you.
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