marky1956

I am a 50-yr old male, non-smoking, non-drinking, 5’-10” 220 lbs. I had a Dx of LPR last January (2006), and have been taking Nexium + Prilosec OTC. I have a endoscopy scheduled for this Wednesday due to slight troubles with swallowing and constant mucus in the back of my throat that just won’t go away.

I have been having lower back problems for quite awhile (years), but recently have been experiencing mid-back pains. I have also recently been getting slight nausea off/on throughout the day. Nothing major, but just that slight nauseating feeling in my belly. About 4 days ago, my stools have been getting lighter & lighter, almost to a tan color. Obviously this is of concern after reading about mid-back pains, light stool, nausea and losing weight being associated with pancreatic cancer.

My 1st logical thought is that my chances of getting pancreatic cancer at the age of only 50 is remote, especially having never smoked and almost never consume alcohol. 70% of those Dx’d with pancreatic cancer are between 65-80 years old. However, I’m guessing I should ask my doctor on Wednesday about these symptoms and see if I can get tested for pancreatic cancer, such as CBC bloodwork (including liver function, WBC, etc), stool test and CT scan.

Are there other ailments associated with the pancreas that has these same symptoms? Does acute pancreatitis show these same symptoms? Has anyone else experienced these same symptoms? Thanks for any response.