Hi, awaiting MRI but pain in my upper stomach has it spread?

Only your medical team can give you that answer, but it could be heartburn / stomach issues due to stress.

It could just be stress related but all the same, would let your team know when you see them. x

Thanks so much for replying! Yes I am seeing my consultant today so hopefully I will get a clearer picture then. X

Thanks so much for replying! Yes I am seeing my consultant today so hopefully I will get a clearer picture then. X

Hi Lou Lou c,

I have this and am also concerned regarding spread but it does sound like acid reflux . I am taking lansoperazole which settles the burning but does nothing for the pain . I have had it much worse during chemotherapy ( which can be a side effect) so I’m hoping it will settle when chemo is out of my system. It’s such a worry, every pain makes you imagine the worse. 

I think this is common with a lot of people diagnosed with cancer.  I fist had it 10 years ago when diagnosed with breast cancer, it eventually cleared up.    Three and a half years ago diagnosed with melanoma back it came, and then again 2 years ago when diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma.  As has already been said, Lansoperazole is excellent.  Best wishes.

Thank you Missi K, I have seen my consultant today and she was very reassuring that this was not a case of the cancer spreading as my tumour is localised and small but I will still feel happier when I have had the MRI and I hope this passes soon! Take care x

Thank you Dandilion,  I have seen my consultant today and she was very reassuring that this was not a case of the cancer spreading as my tumour is localised and small but I will still feel happier when I have had the MRI and I hope this passes soon! Can I ask when you had your MRI is it usual to only be the breast area not full body? Take care x

That is such good news - you must be so relieved!

So glad she reassurred you....I feel like it is common for us to panic after being diagnosed.

I myself said to the Dr the other day "Now I feel like I have cancer EVERYWHERE"...every little ache and pain....

She said it is normal to feel that way.