Hi I had a gastroscopy 4 weeks ago and where 4 biopsies were taken .2 from lower oesophagus and 2 from mid oesophagus.Under findings the print out they gave me said a discrete 3 mm island of probable Barrett’s mucosa at 38 cm ( biopsies ) .The hospital told me it should take 3 weeks or so to get the results back.I have been worried as my mother had similar symptoms and she had a diffuse stomach cancer diagnosed at a similar age to myself .My mother died within a few weeks of her diagnosis.The hospital were aware of this history.I have just called and been told the biopsies can take 6-8 weeks to come back.But now I am worried that although the print out says S normal - which must mean stomach - we were told that my mothers cancer had not been apparent as it was in the lining around the stomach rather than the stomach itself .
The hospital gave me a leaflet on Barrett’s oesophagus - which is also worrying me as it seems to be saying it is a precancerous condition.In addition my symptoms are still ongoing and I was expecting some advice ? The worrying is really affecting me and constantly at the back of my mind - so not knowing how I can get through the next few weeks waiting .I would be grateful for some advice please ?
