Thank you all for your support and experience. I hope and pray that this is from reflux. It's strange that I have no heartburn and feel no acid, but I have heard that is not always the case with reflux. My Dad always had chronic heartburn and had esophageal cancer, but is a cancer survivor!!! Mom had breast cancer and my sister died 4 years ago of colon cancer. So it's always a concern for me.

Sandy, so sorry your ex-husband had to go through all of that. Did he have a mass? I do sleep on the side the mass is on, but can't sleep on my side for very long due to chronic back problems. I usually end up on my back.

After reading many posts, I am amazed at the courage, determination and strength you show. What a wonderful forum I have found. Thank you.