Oesophagus Cancer

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FormerMember

2 May 2010

Hi there

My hubby has oesophagus cancer and has a barrage of tests, scans etc, he has had 3 months chemo and we went to see the consultant last week for the results of the CT Scan he had a couple of weeks ago, the consultant says its good news and they can operate in the next couple of weeks, the only down side is they are going to remove the whole of his stomach and the bottom half of the oesophagus, but they are hoping to do it by keyhole so that is a big plus.

We are totally shocked about the removal of the stomach as no doctor we have seen since his diagnosis has ever mentioned this to us, i realise they are probably doing it to be on the safe side of cells spreading, but expected to just have part of the oesophagus removed.

My hubby is struggling mentally with the thought of loosing his stomach, but as we have both said what choice do you have, really no choice is there if you want to live, so we just hope he will be able to cope with the life changing surgery and hopefully lead a long happy cancer free life.

FormerMember over 12 years ago

Hi my mum has just been diagnosed she gins chemo today but she isnt having any surgery, I dont know if this is good or not. her treatment is 1 week chemo and radio therapy 2 weeks radio therapy another of chemo and another 2 of radio. i dont know what to expect. :(
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FormerMember over 10 years ago

viv1969

My dad has also just been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing tests at the moment to see how strong his body is for having chemo, radiation and the chemo again. The consultant said that using radiation with chemo is a relatively new method but has been very successful. He said just because he may not have the operation doesn't mean it will not work.
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FormerMember over 10 years ago

What signs was your hubby showing before his diagnosis? Im concerned for my partner. Hope all is well.
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FormerMember over 10 years ago

Morning ruby red, You may find this helpful. Just click the green text link.

Take care, George & Jackie
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FormerMember over 10 years ago

Weekend, I f there is any doubt it is the right thing to remove the stomach too. I read Lord Gould's story, and he lost his battle because the surgeon's in America did not take enough tissue during his first surgery, and some dormant cells were left behind. Despite lots more chemo and extra surgery he could not be saved. I hope your Husband's surgery goes well. I know people who go to our support group, run in our local Maggie's Centre, who have had the surgery your Hubby is facing, and they are doing well, and cancer free. Chris xxxx
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