Hello Karen and a warm welcome to our forum

I hope you won't have to wait too long for the results from pathology - try not to worry too much if you can in the meantime as there may be various reasons why the consultant took these two biopsies. 

Fingers crossed you won't have to wait too long for these all important results. If you can, try not to anticipate what it might be or fear the worst and avoid doing any internet research as this will inevitably exacerbate your anxiety. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi Karen

It is perfectly normal to take numerous biopsies from different sites during an endoscopy, if it’s of any comfort to you I was called to return to the hospital within a few days when mine came back positive. 

Just ensure that you are having follow up endoscopies to check the ulcer is healing and behaving how it should. 

Best wishes

x

Hi there,

I agree with [@Mikeswife]‍ I had this procedure years ago because I was suffering a lot of sickness, this was back in my twenties mind you. It was a very unpleasant experience too so I feel for you just having the endoscopy let alone now waiting for the results. 

In my case they were testing for lots of different things as they had no clue what was wrong with me so took quite a few biopsies so I think this is normal but waiting for any kind of test result is worrying and the worry won't go until you know for sure however, so many things can happen with our bodies, it never necessarily means cancer. All of my biopsies came back fine and there's a good chance yours will too. It's really good when you're stressed out to make an extra effort to look after yourself and have a bit of  a pamper. Breathe! Deep breaths in and slowly breathe back out. It helps to calm you down if you feel that you're getting a bit anxious. A long soak in the bath, even moisturising your skin, try to eat well too and sleep! 

I hope this helps a little bit, I'm sorry you're worried. We all would be but we are here to chat so let us know how you are! Xxxxx