Stomach Cancer?

i have started to get stomach pain and am taking codeine for it - literally came on in a few days so now convinced it's cancer.. Had an abdominal  scan which was fine so now waiting on bloods, urine and urea. Worrying myself stupid so anyone else out there like me ....?

Any bright ideas for coping techniques would be much appreciated.

  • Hello Caleta, 

    just wanted to welcome you to our forum. I am sorry to hear about the stomach pain you have been experiencing and I hope that the codeine is helping. Make sure you mention to your GP though that you are taking codeine just to check it is the best painkiller in your case to help with stomach issues or if there is anything else your doctor can suggest to help you feel better while waiting for results. I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you as you are waiting for your blood, urine and urea results but try not to anticipate what it might be as there are so many possible reasons why you might be experiencing this stomach pain. It is good news too that your abdominal scan was fine. 

    The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. This page will also give you some good tips to help you cope while waiting for news.

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator