Hi Since now 8 months i have stomach burning on and off but each day and could be for hours by day. Had endoscopy all clear. I also have left flank and back pain. I had ct scan 8 months ago and blood test a lot all is clear but im so scared of pancreatic cancer. My gi said no its nit possible cause i had ct scan 8 month ago and did not want to do another scan cause radiation but im sure have it. Im scared crying... Please someone tell me you had it and wad not cancer i need you really need your help. Chris
Hi chris , your blood test would have shown cancer anywhere in your body , plus the stomach GI CT scan test were clear !!!! Thank God you are good shape !!!! For the stomach burning .. Could be just from certain food intolerance . Change your diet plan a few weeks see if that helps .. No spicy foods or a lot of greasy food to start . Sometimes these certain foods can make your stomach lining raw , nothing serious ,just need to eat a little different and let it heal
Also dont add acid fruits to your diet ... Do you smoke chris topher ?
'your blood test would have shown cancer anywhere in your body'
That is simply not true! If only it was that easy!
Explain please . Blood labs do show abnormalities which is cases of cancer
Yeah sure, blood tests could show abnormalities which are being caused by cancer, however, someone could also have completely normal blood tests, but still have cancer.
A blood test is nowhere near a reliable test to rule out cancer ‘anywhere in your body’
To suggest cancer can be ruled out due to a clear blood test is absurd
Blood test are made from drawing blood which comes from the cells of your body ,labs include checking these cells for cancer . Even a mole if cancerous can show up in your blood test . If you personally know of someone that has had cancer NOT show up in lab test ,then the lab didnt follow protocols
Wow, amazing.
Make sure you let the top cancer doctors, scientists and indeed governments of the world know they are wasting their time and billions of $, £, € in screening/diagnosing cancer through imaging scans and other complex testing when a simple blood test will do the trick.
All your scans are clear, your doctor has reassured you and the scans you have had are highly accurate. This is good news for you. Your doctor is the expert and would have referred you for more urgent tests had he been concerned. He has not done this. Instead, he has reassured you and given you reasons why you should not be worrying . He would not have said these things had he thought otherwise. Try believing and trusting your doctor and accepting your negative test results. Has yiur dictor suggested what your symptoms could indicate?Do you have bowel habit change and does your pain move about? Has IBS been mentioned? When all tests are negative, IBS can be diagnosed. Worrying will make your symptoms worse. Try to stay as calm as possible. Write down all your worries and ask your doctor to disprove them one by one and listen to his explanations. I did this and it helped me. Telling my doctor about my worries got me diagnosed with IBS.
Hi christopher
When you had your blood tests did you tell your doctor of your concern about pancreatic cancer? If so, your doctor would have carried out a blood test to check for pancreatic enzyme levels. These enzymes are Lipase, Amylase, Trypsin and Chymotrypsin. If the levels of these enzymes are out of sync then your doctor would be concerned about your pancreas. So if these were tested and all came back fine, then you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Contact your surgery and inquire as to whether your Pancreatic Enzymes were tested.....you will make your symptoms worse by stressing try to relax and stop thinking the worse it will not help....best wishes..
Not smoking having burning stomach pain since 8 weeks back and left flank.... Doc do not want to do another ct cause radiation. Im just crying crying and crying
You are really helping with this debate at least vicky is trying to help with good word and solution
My doc told me its fonctional but he did not know what it is. Ibs probably not cause i have stomach pain et not belly pain plus i do not have releive when going to toilet. I did scan 8 month ago maybe too soon...
All test for pancreas was done lipase amylase biliuribin for ictere.... But some people have good result and bad stuff.... But i also did scan 8 month ago but scared was too soon and at least 5 times blood test in 8 months
Are you on any medication christopher ? Think back to when it started . Any new changes then ? Foods ? Meds ?
Thank you christopher , yes im not here to argue , just like everyone on here trying to help
dyspepsia is a common issue for burning sensation in your stomach . Have you tried a baking and water mixture ? Or ginger tea ? Have you vomited with this condition , if so were there any show of blood ? It has been 8 months right ? So you would have other signs if it were cancer , like blood in your stool or black stool , do you ? Also you say there is no pain ? Did you know stress can also cause burning sensation in your stomach . Have you taken Gas X ? Try any of these i mention , see if it helps . But of course consult your doctor with any concerns , just to put your mind at ease
Functional means that it is not a problem with the structure of the organ and so no scan will show it Since your doctor says it's functional, you should not worry. There are such conditions as functional dyspepsia. Ask your doctor about that. Multiple negative tests is good news for you. Worrying can cause a burning sensation in your stomach. That's how my burning stomach began. Try to relax!
Hi christopher
If you had pancreatic cancer it would have become obvious by now after 8 months. My partner died of pancreatic cancer and symptoms became obvious very quicky. Most visual was the dramatic weight loss which left him looking skeletal. His blood tests showed the disease without doubt. You have to stop imagining you have PC. Going by your symptoms you have NOT got Pancreatic cancer it would be quite obvious by now to your doctor and others that you were suffering with such a disease...
Are you taking any medication?