Had endoscopy, found a polyp in esophagus - Terrified

33 year old male, mostly good health beyond some left lower rib pain and fatigue.

Had an endoscopy to check stomach, found nothing - But did find a small poplyp in my esophagus, which they've taken a scrape of and sent for tests.

She said it didn't look cancerous, but shes fast tracked the sample, should get the results in two week - Told me they'll arrange for me to come in to discuss results, and to bring a loved one "just incase".

 

I'm absolutely terrified. I've looked online, and beign polypy's seem to be rare in that location, which makes me worried its cancer - And googling Esophagus related cancer, the mortality rate, even in first stage, is insanely high.

 

Am I overly worrying? Are polyp's in this location normal? I just need information, I'm scares.

  • Hello and thanks for your post

    I'm sorry you are worried about your health.

    There can be various reasons for symptoms and most of the time the cause will be due to something other than cancer especially in your age group so another explanation is more likely. Oesophageal cancer is more common in older people ( over 60). Easier said than done, but try not to worry too much. Your doctor wants to do a biopsy just to be on the safe side.

    I know waiting when you are worried is stressful, but hopefully you'll know more soon. Give us a ring if you want to talk any of this over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene