Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Barium swallow = irregular mass like narrowing of esophagus, loss of 50 lbs in 6 months, weakness, fatigue and extreme nausea daily. is this cancer?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Worrisome.: The details that you present are certainly worrisome. A diagnosis of cancer can't be made without a look at your esophagus and a biopsy. Given the circumstances, you should seek that out immediately. Keep your courage. Good luck.
Answered 1/24/2015
3.3k views
Very likely: Certainly, the description and symptoms you describe are likely associated with cancer. This should be confirmed with a biopsy. The biopsy will not only validate the diagnosis but will identify the cancer type and stage. One caveat, no exam is perfect. it is possible you don't have cancer. Your doctor is likely to order a CT scan to see the extent of the mass outside the esophagus.
Answered 1/24/2015
3.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Would my barium swallow upper g.I. Have detected esophageal cancer? I've had GERD on and off forever, and just recently quit smoking. Terrified.
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Hard, painful lump under skin where inner thigh meets r side of kneecap. Numbness & weakness of leg & feet. Extreme fatigue. No weight loss. Cancer?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Hx of metastatic pap thy cancer with hashimotos and rheum arth. Poss liver mass found on no contrast CT. Nausea loss appetite feel full..liver cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Fatigue, dizzy, pain under ribs, weakness, thirst, loss of appetite, nausea?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Barium swallow found a large, abnormally shaped mass in esophagus- & narrowing of esoph. wall but blood work normal- rules out cancer?
Hi, I had a barium swallow x-ray in February, which was normal. now having some minor issues. Also coughing some blood stained sputum, Is it possible for Esophageal cancer to be advanced now 10 months later. How long does it take to develop. Thanks.
Would a regular xray show esophagus cancer from 1 year ago? Would a routine blood test show cancer activity from 1 year ago? would a barium swallow from 4 years ago show early esophagus cancer? I read its slow growing but aggressive later im scared?
14 year old son has had GERD for 6 years im worried he might have esophageal cancer hes had a cookie swallow and barium swallow done is it possible?
4 months w/malaise, fatique, nausea, heart palps. Stress, blood, ecg, xray all cleared by cardiologist. Found mass right of sternum 2day. Symptoms cancer?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
