I suffered from terrible gastric issues and was convinced that I had cancer. Nope, was just from drinking straight vodka every day. Took about three months but things are returning to normal. I'm glad your seeing a doctor. It will make you feel better to know what's going on and get on a healing path. Just remember that your body needs NO alcohol in order to heal. I have started keeping a journal and the first few entries detailed how terrible my body felt during recovery. When I am tempted to drink I read it. This has only been fir the last week but its helping me keep my head straight.