Went to see the oncologist on Wed and he admitted clive for iv fluids. He had got quite dehydrated and also had a ct scan done . They decided he needed a stent putting in straight away, as he hadn't kept much down since Sunday. They needed to check the tumour wouldn't push on his airway if he had a stent in. They didn't mention anything else they found on the scan, but it showed it was ok to go ahead. Thurs morning they put the stent in and it all went fine. The inside of his food pipe was a bit of a mess in places. The tumour was starting to narrow the pipe and also there was a wierd bit where saliva was able to collect and not drain down. The stent is now covering this up and has opened it up again lower down. Anyway he came home last night, but I think it will take a few day for him to start feeling half decent again. I was petrified at what might happen, and scared he might not come back out. So i am relieved that stres levels have reduced a bit. i am keeping fingers crossed we will make it through xmas without any more problems.
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