Hi,

I had an upper GI endoscopy last week, due to stomach pains. 

The scope was normal apart from a biopsy taken of what was descibed as a 'small nodular whitish area' in my eusophagous, just above my stomach. 

I didn't ask if this was a hallmark for cancer at the time (still felt quite sedated), and the doctor who gave me the results didn't seem overly concerned either and thought it may just be caused by reflux. However, it is on my mind now and I would like to know: 

a) if anyone has had a similar experience, if so what was the outcome?

b) how long the NHS waiting time for non-urgent biopsy results is? (this at a hospial in London)

c) Are biopsies taken purely to check for cancer?

Thank you in advance :)