Hi there - I really don't know whether or not your mum has cancer - only the people who have looked at the results of the tests will know that. That's the worst thing - waiting for the results - it really is an awful time. I know that from personal experience & I'm afraid there isn't an easy way to deal with it except to keep as busy as you can.

Try, if you possibly can, not to get ahead of yourself & take one step at a time. Your mum has had the endoscopy, (step 1). Get the biopsy (step 2) Deal with what the results are (step 3) Don't get ahead of yourself otherwise you'll make yourself unwell & that's the last thing you or your mum need.

People will be along here to give your advice & support & I think you'll find that will help. In the meantime try to keep busy doing everyday stuff & look after yourself in terms of eating properly etc so you can be fit to keep your mum's spirits up.

Very good luck & no doubt we'll be in touch again. Chin up sweetie I'll bet you're stronger than you think.

Hi Anna,

Your poor mum,sounds like she is having the worst time of it.

Try not to jump ahead of the tests, and biopsy is the only sure way of knowing one way or the other. I think its very unfortunate that they have said they`think` its cancer. This can only have added to yours and mums stress and worry.

Hopefully they will have an answer to your mums stomach troubles after the camera.

I can only repeat what was said to me and that was head and neck cancer tends to stay in the head and neck as a rule. So try not to think of `could it be all over`. She will have other tests CT/MRI and hopefully they will rule things out for her.

We are always around if you need to touch base. Stay strong. xx