Shortie66 - gastric and GOJ biopsies taken during endoscopy

I think I've scared myself to be honest. Last week I had a camera down my throat in to my stomach and small intestine.  At the end of the procedure I was given information of biopsies, pictures etc taken.

I've just read a part that says 'gastric and GOJ biopsies taken'. Please could somebody explain this, and the other information on the sheet?

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  • Hello jew96005136, 

    It's easy to scare ourselves when going through unpleasant procedures like having a camera down your throat and all the information you were given at the end of the procedure can be a bit overwhelming and I can completely understand that you feel the need to understand what this is all about. 

    I am not sure myself what this means but I hope that somebody who has had this mentioned to them before will come and tell you more based on their personal experiences. It helps to talk to others who have been through something similar during an endoscopy. Feel free also to give our cancer nurses a call as I am sure they will be happy to help you and guide you further: you can call them Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Everything tightly crossed for you as you are waiting for these important results. I hope it all turns out to be nothing of concern. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello jew96005136, 

    It's easy to scare ourselves when going through unpleasant procedures like having a camera down your throat and all the information you were given at the end of the procedure can be a bit overwhelming and I can completely understand that you feel the need to understand what this is all about. 

    I am not sure myself what this means but I hope that somebody who has had this mentioned to them before will come and tell you more based on their personal experiences. It helps to talk to others who have been through something similar during an endoscopy. Feel free also to give our cancer nurses a call as I am sure they will be happy to help you and guide you further: you can call them Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Everything tightly crossed for you as you are waiting for these important results. I hope it all turns out to be nothing of concern. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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