Stomach cancer or ulcer

Good morning all, 

Maybe I shouldn’t even post here as I am still waiting for a diagnosis, but trying to keep away from Dr Google as everyone says. Guess I am looking for support and validation that I am ok to worry

Everything started in 2012 when i was diagnosed with Helicobacter Pilori and stomach ulcer. I have followed the treatment and the sharp pains went away, and without me checking after I psychologically assumed that I am cured. 

Stomach pains reaccurred on and off but not as severe as then so didn’t get them checked. 

I have now few good months and the pain in constant(not so sharp thought) in my stomach, I thought is from too much Naproxen that take for my migranes (caused by a pineal cyst)

I am constantly tired , get nausea on a daily basis, and all my bones and muscles are in pain. I haven’t lost any weight as I constantly eat something 

Seen my GP and even though she belives I have ulcer , because both my grandma and grandad had stomach cancer She referred me for an urgent endoscopy. 

Is the line between ulcer and stomach cancer so subtle? 

I would definetly be handling an ulcer diagnosis better

  • You're more than welcome to be here and share your concerns with us Vio as that is what the forum is for :) 

    I'm sorry about the pains and other symptoms you've been experiencing recently but hopefully your endoscopy will be able to show what is causing this.

    Your doctor should be able to answer that question so you could try getting back in touch with them to discuss this and any other worries that may be playing on your mind.

    Do keep chatting to us if you find it's helping you stay away from Dr.Google and best wishes for your endoscopy when the time comes.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Dear Steph 

    thank you for your reply 

    I am having the endoscopy this Saturday the 25th

    Hope all goes well and I will get my answer

    My question was actually if the symptoms of ulcer are similar with other conditions and when patients looking to diagnose ulcer actually found something else , Like cancer 

    guess we will wait a bit and see 

    wish everyone best of health