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sunflowers98
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Hello,

My friend had oesophagus cancer diagnosed May 2024  it was initially t3n0m0

He has flot x 4 - then the 9 hour surgery and then 2 flot (could not do anymore after this)

Surgery found clear margins but 2/40 LM did have cancer - they believe local.

The cancer was staged post surgery as t3n1mo.

He is extremely nervous about reoccurrence or spread. He is having 3 month scans and the first one in march was clear no cancer detected which is amazing.

But I wanted a honest professional opinion on the chances of this coming back or going to a secondary cancer? I am very much a stats person.

Would the CT scans show cancerous L nodes? and what are the stats on reoccurrence time wise? 

Thank you

  • Dear sunflowers98

    Thank you for getting in touch with us. I’m Alison, one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists who works on the support line here at Macmillan.

    I’m sorry to hear of your friend’s diagnosis and can understand their concerns about recurrence.

    Each person is affected differently by their condition, this can also depend on their age, general health, and treatment. Two people, with the same type and stage of cancer can have a different prognosis. That’s why it is difficult for specialists to say how long a person is likely to live for.

    Cancer Research UK have some information about survival statistics for each cancer, but this information is very generalised.

    Mission remission is a helpful site for people managing life after cancer treatment. We also have an online community group life after cancer that may offer you support, friendship and advice from others going through a similar experience. Many people find this kind of support invaluable. Maggie’s, another cancer charity, can also offer support when you are worried about your cancer coming back.

    Of course, you and your friend can always give our nurses on the support line a call. We are here to offer guidance, support and a listening ear. You may also find it helpful to look at the cancer care map for further support in your area. Our online community can also give you and your friend valuable peer support.

     

    Take care,

     

    Alison,

    Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

     

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email. 

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