oesophagus cancer

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My mom was diagnosed with oesophagus cancer and after a meeting with a surgeon has been told that he cannot operate because it has  spread to her liver and will have to receive chemo and will either have a couple of months or years if the chemo works

The hardest part is having to tell her grandchildren (my kids) that nan is really ill, my eldest cried the youngest sat their and hardly said anythink.

It was such a huge blow my heads all over the place and trying to be strong for my mom and dad and also my girls and husband, but all I do is start to cry when I have time to think and wonder why and just feel totally helpless

 

 

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I was so sorry to hear your mother has oesophageal cancer.  It must have been a great shock to the whole family.  It takes a while for it all to sink in.

    I'm sure the surgeon will have referred your mom to the oncology specialist and it will soon be arranged for treatment to be started.  I know several people who have had a period of good quality life after such a diagnosis and hopefully everything will be done to make your mom as comfortable as possible.

    I'm sure you will be strong for your family but you are allowed to cry and be upset - this is your mom.

    Try to take good care of yourself too.  You need your health and strength but there are people around to help and don't be afraid to ask for it.

    I am thinking of you all and please get in touch if you want a chat.

    Best wishes.

    Carole x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    My dad was diagnosed late July this year with cancer of the oesophagus , he s been for loads of tests etc and it has nt spread , today he came to visit with my mum and he has this "line" in all ready for chemo starting on Friday , when he showed me it I nearly fainted but managed to hold it together , I have hurt my back so pretended my back made me dizzy......he is in good spirits and really positive.....so was I til today but as I sit here I just want to howl my eyes out as its all got to me today , I m just so scared.