Hi folks, I’m a brand newbie. Getting my 2nd endoscopy in 2 weeks as the first found a number of biopsy samples with “unusual “ cells, some normal , and one specific sample with malignant cells he believes to be adenocarcinoma cells
( because I have Barrett’s. ) in the middle of the esophagus. The oncologist he referred me to wanted more samples- some to be tested genetically for future immuno - therapy. I go for a PET scan Thursday and together with the results of the .2nd endoscopy he can determine the type and stage. I’m preparing myself for it being later stage with possible Mets because my symptoms of food not passing through and very severe back, rib and retro-sternum pain could be from other affected organs. Also getting an MRI Sunday because my pain management doc thinks the pain might be coming from unrelated thoracic spine degeneration. I’ve had this pain since January when I first saw my doctor over it which became a full cardiac work up then pulmonologist, then orthopedic and by March I’m having swallowing problems so I go to gastroenterologist who orders barium swallow and endoscopy but moved up the first endoscopy after seeing how narrow my esophagus was. The pain is outrageous and I’ve gone from 137 lbs to 122 lbs in past month. So I expect to getting a port put in and undergoing chemo within a week or so - pending the results of the 2nd endoscopy and PET scan. I’m interested in any comments I might get on my case as I’ve best tried to describe it. Thanks.
Bob