Hi , I’m new to this site but wanted to share my experience of living with oesophageal cancer. I realise that I’m one of the lucky ones in that my cancer was caught relatively early and was therefore operable.
I was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in February 2007 and after many tests and two sessions of chemotherapy I underwent an Ivor Lewis operation, which is major surgery to remove the cancer, and lasted around seven hours. I responded well throughout and remained only five days in intensive care before being moved to a general ward and released a week later.
Since then, I’ve continued to do well but suffer from dumping syndrome as a result of the surgery. This is an unpleasant side-effect that causes fatigue, sweating and nausea after eating. Also, I now have to have vitamin B12 injections every three months as my body can no longer process this essential vitamin.
All in all, I feel ok and have remained positive all the way through. I realise I’m extremely lucky and count my blessings every day.
I’ve read so many negative reports about this type of cancer so I felt I had to share something positive for those of you who have, or know someone with, Oesophageal cancer.
All the best
Crystal
((((Steve))))
We can’t let a three year milestone go by without a little celebration, as we all know what it’s cost us and the struggle it’s been to get this far and the sense of achievement we sometimes feel at very small steps forward. Congratulations, and here’s to this third year and all the next milestones. I hope each and every one brings you more health, wellness and fitness.
Love
Crystal xx
((((Leisha))))
Lovely to see you as always and I often think about you and hope all is well. How’s the training going and what’s your next challenge? You have done so well in raising money for charity, as well as in personal achievement, so you should be very proud, as I know Ed would have been.
I’m rocking thanks, especially after hubby won the Grand National in a sweepstake and also backed the same horse to win in the race and then my horse came second, so am rocking on a rocking horse at the moment Lol. It’s all tinged with sadness though because of the two horses that fell badly and died. Whenever something like this happens I always say I won’t back them next year, but I always do. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and I used to love going to the races once upon a time.
Anyway Leisha, I hope you’re well and your family is keeping you busy and smiling. We are all here for you, as I know how difficult many days must be for you.
Lots of Love
Crystal xx
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