I started having right-sided ear pain and a sore throat on the right side. I went to the doctor and they found a polyp in the back of my throat or something else. I am being referred to an ent. I have had Barrett's esophagus for years which is a precancerous condition of the esophagus. Now I fear I might have cancer. I get really anxious and scare myself. I am only 52. How can I relax about this. I try to be positive but am scared. Please help.