I have oesophagus cancer diagnosed last year in May, following choking problems. I would think an experienced doctor would recognise cancer but the biopsy would confirm result. First time I had an endoscopy I could see for myself on the screen there was an area that appeared alien to the rest of the main area. I was told it was cancer at a follow up appt  and inoperable due to proximity to my left lung. Have had a bronchoscopy as well. Had radiotherapy for 4 weeks last year  and now having one further week. I am under palliative care.

Have had a stent fitted to enable swallow, but now need a further one as tumour has grown above first   stent. 

Eating is still a chore and have lost 3 stone.

Trying to keep positive and seeing friends whenever possible. I dont have any close family.

Hope this helps from Linda-B

Thank you its the waiting i can't do.  The doctor said there were 2 bits that were looking like cancer.  I could see the screen aswell it was very swelled. He said near my small intestines and higher up in my esophagus ive been goggling which I know you shouldn't do but im so scared now did you have to have chemo xx thanks for replying I appreciate it xx i have got family but I don't want to upset them again and feel alone xx sam

• Hi. My partner had endoscopy on Thursday he was told that they were 90% sure it was cancer and biopsy has been sent to the lab. He had a CT Sunday, which they have results from that but not biopsy yet. I agree the waiting is so hard.

I hope for your sake the doctor is mistaken, but, surely he wouldn't say that to you if he wasn't sure, Im guessing the results will just confirm his suspicions, but, I don't know. Hope you soon get the results and they are good.