very scared I may have pancreatic cancer

[angrry]

Hi everyone...I'm new here...I'm male, 49yrs old and live in Canada. I've had health anxiety for 25yrs now...seems I've had, in my mind anyway, every type of cancer imaginable. My current worry is pancreatic cancer. I have had pain in my upper back and right shoulder blade for a couple of months now...pain in my right flank and upper abdomen for about 2 weeks...since Thursday I've had mild itching which switches from place to place. My appetite also seems to be less than usual. This morning when I was getting ready for work I ended up vomiting a lot of bile, my stomach was empty.

I had my gallbladder removed three years ago so that rules out gallstones. I have no weight loss or jaundice, although it could be argued that the itching is related to jaundice. I see my doctor on Thursday...but right now I am terrified as I know how bad pancreatic cancer is....i realize it could be simple gastritis...but I doubt it...all I know is I'm very scared. My dad passed away last month it's way too soon for my family to lose me too. I'm hoping someone can talk me down. Thx.

[Anxiety Jim]

I'm scared of the same thing, I'm 24 and very obese. I've been having yellow stools for 4 - 5 months, and I'm itchy all over nearly all the time.

[angrry]

Hi Jim...has your doctor checked your gallbladder for stones?

[Anxiety Jim]

Hi,

No he hasn't, I'm going to see a GP tomorrow hopefully. I'm so terrified I've either got stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver disease or bowel cancer :-(

I've had 2 panic attacks so far tonight... :-(

[angrry]

I know the feeling...i'm glad you are going to the doctor...it will give you peace of mind i hope

[whybother]

Hello, I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. That in it's self can cause health anxiety to go through the roof. I am sure you will be okay. It is amazing how symtoms can be so real but then as soon as you are reassured by a doctor they all vanish. I was convinced i had a heart defect because i was getting 20 or more palpitations a day, I was terrified but i had an ecg and was assured i was fine and i didn't have them again thank the Lord. Wish you all the best.

[Jules147]

The loss of your father is at the root of these dark thoughts. The symptoms you describe could be caused by a multitude of things of which pancreatic cancer is the least likely. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is much higher on the list of possible/probable causes. It can cause pain in the abdomen and /or back from your groin right up to your armpits and nipples.

It would be a good idea to see a doctor though for treatment and / or peace of mind.

[angrry]

tyvm for the reply whybother...i hope you're right

[whybother]

tyvm for the reply whybother...i hope you're right [COLOR="blue"]

You're welcome. I'm sure you will be fine. Take care

[angrry]

ty Jules...I have had IBS for 25 yrs and although this feels different you may be right...hopefully the doctor can sort it out on Thursday