Rare Stomach Tumours

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Hi, Sorry about this as I am new to all this, But I could do with some help.... last year i became quite ill, I had always had bad heart burn and feeling sick was a normal thing for me, I lost almost 3 stone in weight and felt I couldnt eat as much as i used to, then my doctor told me I had hymotomocrosis (I know i have not spelt that right) my iron levels were very high and I had to go to the hospital every week to have blood removed, thats all under control now, however while he was doing the tests, he told me I had a very rare tumour in my stomach, he said in his life time he had never seen it and that it was benine and very small, But he said he wanted me to see him every year just to keep an eye on it, that was 13 months ago and after i missed an appointment with him last month, he called me himself (thats very rare in the UK) and told me that I MUST see him tohave it checked, this responce has worried me, I cant remeraber the name of the tumour, but i am due to see him this Friday, I wanted to know, do you think a doctor would tell you a tumour was benine, if it was in the early stages of cancer and can a benine tumour become maligant? any help would be great ... thank you xx
 
Hi Jaknite:

I am not a medical doctor, but tumors can be benign and still require monitoring and follow up. The reason being that they can grow and press on other organs or nerves and cause problems. They can also morph into malignancies. You are fortunate to have a good doctor who remerabered you and personally called you to come in. I don't think this is a cause for alarm but rather for follow up. Let us know how it goes. More likely than not, the tumor has not grown but it will give you (and your doctor) peace of mind to know everything is the same.

Rose
 
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