I'm going in on Monday for biopsies. My symptoms are beem upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. They originally thought that it was my gall bladder, but other tests have ruled that out. My doctor told me to prepare for this as a diagnosis. We had thought that it may be ulcers, but the doctor said that I would have had some instances of blood in my vomit (I know its gross). Should I be worried?
2007-02-08 05:19:46 · 8 answers · asked by ? 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Thank you for all the responses! These symptoms started around Thanksgiving and have been going on ever since. My diet has consisted of very bland foods (if that makes any difference) since then.
2007-02-08 05:31:34 · update #1
Well . . the word 'rare' is relative . . particularly if it happens to you. The doctors will rule out eveything before they suspect cancer. It looks like you may be at that point. And, so, yes it is possible for someone in their early thirties (any age actually) to have cancer.
But, until you have a definite diagnosis there is no sense in worrying about it. Your priority should be to persist until you have a definite diagnosis . . no matter what it is. Once you know what you have . . than you can deal with it.
Stay strong.
2007-02-08 10:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by Panda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I don't think you should worry. It still could be any number of things, and stomach cancer is rare for someone at virtually any age, let alone their early thirties. Sometimes these stomach problems can be a little trickier than meets the eye, honestly.
One thing to understand is that there's a lot happening in the stomach, and the reason for biopsies are typically to rule out the worst case scenario, or at the very least, to catch it while it's completely treatable.
2007-02-08 05:26:07 · answer #2 · answered by starofiniquity 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My son became clinically determined at 17 years previous with belly sarcoma . . that's a uncommon maximum cancers that grants as different tumors in the belly hollow area. It predominately impacts men, yet women persons can even have it . . as all of us understand 4 or 5 young women with it. So, this is achieveable for a young person to have maximum cancers in the belly element of the tummy.
2016-09-28 14:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cancer targets people of all ages, sizes, and races. Although I would prepare for the bad news don't panic just yet. Wait until the results of the biopsy come in.
Good Luck!
2007-02-08 05:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by christigmc 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For stomach cancer yes, i would consider it very rare. It's possible your doctor diagnosed it incorrectly and the cancer might of metastasized from a different organ. Don't be worried, just be brave! Worrying will only assist the illness from spreading more.
2007-02-08 05:33:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to alarm you, but a lady that I work with, her son at 7 years old was diagnosed with stomach cancer. He had been sick quite often, but she just thought he kept picking up bugs from school.
2007-02-08 05:28:56 · answer #6 · answered by tammy m 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Cancer can and will effect at any time regardless of age.
2007-02-08 05:23:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry till all the facts are in.
2007-02-08 05:23:10 · answer #8 · answered by peg42857 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋