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From: H McCollister on 1 Oct 2007 14:33
In article <jvv1g3h2lkss4bm6r9hhgmr5i9u4ft8f52(a)4ax.com>, Mr. Blueshirt
wrote:

> Some may remember me from posts I made here awhile back. My issue was
> reflux and a sour stomach mainly when I was empty as opposed to after
> eating. I tested negative for H-pylori and was scoped to find a slight
> hiatal hernia. PPI's did nothing for me but famotidine 40mg QD does me
> right for the most part.
>
> Subsequently in April I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I had it
> surgically removed and I really thought I was going to be in a world
> of hurt when I looked at the med list I would be taking. Amazingly, I
> had no problems with refluxt immediately after and for the next month
> and half. Unfortunately now that I am feeling better, and maybe
> loosening up on my diet a bit, the reflux is returning.
>
> My new concern is that now that I am a cancer survivor in one region,
> might I have it in another? Has anyone else been down this road? How
> do I test for things like stomach or esophageal cancer and either get
> some piece of mind or another battle?
>

Prostate cancer won't increase the liklihood of esophageal or stomach
cancer.

An EGD would be the next appropriate diagnostic step in someone who has
ongoing GERD.

HMc
From: Peter on 1 Oct 2007 14:37
Mr. Blueshirt wrote:
> Some may remember me from posts I made here awhile back. My issue was
> reflux and a sour stomach mainly when I was empty as opposed to after
> eating. I tested negative for H-pylori and was scoped to find a slight
> hiatal hernia. PPI's did nothing for me but famotidine 40mg QD does me
> right for the most part.
>
> Subsequently in April I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I had it
> surgically removed and I really thought I was going to be in a world
> of hurt when I looked at the med list I would be taking. Amazingly, I
> had no problems with refluxt immediately after and for the next month
> and half. Unfortunately now that I am feeling better, and maybe
> loosening up on my diet a bit, the reflux is returning.
>
> My new concern is that now that I am a cancer survivor in one region,
> might I have it in another? Has anyone else been down this road? How
> do I test for things like stomach or esophageal cancer and either get
> some piece of mind or another battle?

I would think the best test would be another EGD. Why are you worrying
about stomach or esophageal cancer just because your reflux came back (you
said it could be your diet). I am sure you are concerned about the
possibility that it migrated from the prostate somehow. Was the med list
after your prostate removal surgery some kind of chemotherapy, and do the
docs think that you are reasonably "cancer free" now (at least in way of the
prostate).

Pete


>
> Thanks.
>
> Mr. Blueshirt


From: Vanny on 1 Oct 2007 17:39
You might find that your increased reflux symptoms are due to one of your
meds. Certain meds do it. Side-effects can be found at www.drugs.com and
www.rxlist.com

Look up the GERD lifestyle changes again (to refresh your memory) at
http://www.gicare.com/pated/ecdgs39.htm

Vanny

<Mr. Blueshirt> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:jvv1g3h2lkss4bm6r9hhgmr5i9u4ft8f52(a)4ax.com...
> Some may remember me from posts I made here awhile back. My issue was
> reflux and a sour stomach mainly when I was empty as opposed to after
> eating. I tested negative for H-pylori and was scoped to find a slight
> hiatal hernia. PPI's did nothing for me but famotidine 40mg QD does me
> right for the most part.
>
> Subsequently in April I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I had it
> surgically removed and I really thought I was going to be in a world
> of hurt when I looked at the med list I would be taking. Amazingly, I
> had no problems with refluxt immediately after and for the next month
> and half. Unfortunately now that I am feeling better, and maybe
> loosening up on my diet a bit, the reflux is returning.
>
> My new concern is that now that I am a cancer survivor in one region,
> might I have it in another? Has anyone else been down this road? How
> do I test for things like stomach or esophageal cancer and either get
> some piece of mind or another battle?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Mr. Blueshirt


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