Very Scared - Need Some Advice Thanks.

Hi Everyone,

I am scared If I have got cancer. I had the flu over Christmas, along with Cough, Cold, Sick and Chest Infection. I was in a real state, I was coughing up so much I had a bit of blood with pheghm and was sick with a bit of blood in it also.

After a while feeling better, my upper abdomen under my breast bone has been a bit bloated and hard. I did suffered a very bad lower left back pain for a few months, but now it's disappeared.

I went to see my GP last week, she think it's Gastroenteritis irritating of the stomach. They gave me Lansoprazole to take one daily. Having a blood test for my liver next week, because I asked for one.
 

Weight - I have lost inches but not the pounds before Christmas I couldn't fit into jeans now I can. I am really scared if it's something else, I have lost my appetite too, not really hungry lately.  I am forcing myself to eat to build up my strength up. I have been so stress over it. I lives on my own with my son, got no one to talk to. I am in my late 30's.

Thank you for reading this!

 


 

 

  • Hello Shystar

    I'm sorry to hear that you were unwell over Christmas. There have been some nasty winter bugs doing the rounds and lots of people have struggled to shake their symptoms. 

    If you're still feeling unwell then it would seem appropriate to go back to see your GP. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Hi Shy star,

    Please dont think that i am patronising as this is not the case,

    I have had my rare cancer for 15 years.

    You can easily make yourself ill with thoughts in your head and the thing that you mention as worry can make your body do different things that you mention. The fact is that you think that you may have cancer.

    The chances are you are not hungry and forcing food down does not help just makes you anxious.

    If things dont change then get your Doctor refer you to a Specialist. There are many bugs floating around and its simple for you to get a nasty germ.

     

    Best Wishes

    Andy dorro x