Why have an endoscopy and colonoscopy

I have been diagnosed with low iron anemia. Due to having had breast cancer five years ago I'm being fast tracked to find out if it's anything suspicious. On New Years Eve I've to have the double procedure. Last week I stopped taking Omeprazole for the first time in thirty years. I now have such bad indegestion all I want to do is stay in bed. Not like me at all! Gaviscon doesn't help. I'm usually the organiser for the family festive season. Cut a long moan short. Do you think it's over reaction to think I need this procedure? I'm really dreading it too. 

  • Hello Joysilvercat
    I'm sorry to hear that you've been dealing with an ongoing health issue. Presumably the Consultant wants to be thorough in checking any possible causes for the problem hence the planned double procedure. 
    I do hope that all goes well next week.
    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator