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Hi all,

I'm new to this site just joined today and already wrote a post and made a huge typo in the subject and posted it without noticing sorry. I came here and started a diary on my journey as my partner has just been diagnosed with cancer in the ureter and we are now facing a bone scan. We had been very positive but since thursday i just can't seem to get my head together although i am putting a brave front on for my partner our children and family. I just wanted to say how glad i am that this place exists .. my brother had pre cancerous cells removed in january and my sister has been battling cervical cancer for 3 yrs now and i am 3 yrs in remission from cervical cancer but i am actually finding it harder to cope with my fiance having cancer than i did when it was me that went through it. Good luck to all on the site x

Hi all,
like most people I have to start someware, I am knewly diagnosed and if you want to read my profile feel free. At the moment I am terrified at what the future holds. I have spnet some time reading post about my cancer (oeasophagal), and will join in the dscussions. At the moment I must go as I can't see the keyboard for tears.

Allen

Hello, Allen, welcome to one of the best support networks! But of course we are so sorry you have the need of it......I did read your profile, my you've been through it! Have a suggestion, if you try the tag system, on the left of your screen in blue, there is a tag for oesophageal cancer, do join on that thread, the folks there are very supportive, in fact there was recently a post on one of the threads.....keep posting, my best wishes....

Hello, too, Lorraine, what a good idea, to immediately start a 'diary' of your partner's journey, on the site....it will give you a good support being able to pour out your worries and fears, welcome to a good support network, though of course, am sorry you need it! Best wishes to you, and him too....

Hey Snowdog Allen,
Wipe those tears away love, sending you a big (((((((((HUG)))))))))), dont know too much about your type of cancer but know a man who does, Brumigem (Mick) aka schmoost to me, being diagnosed is just awful, your in shock scared etc, get your head around that, then get your fighting head on, Now Mick is a survivor of the same cancer and just know if you request him as a friend he will help you out, there is a thread on this page "Surviving Oeasophagal cancer" Mick and Crystal are on there and will advise you,
Keep your chin up matey,
Keep posting, this site is brilliant for support
Kate xxxxxxx

Allen, I've just posted on that thread, they will hopefully come and find you!

Hiya, Kate!

Great minds think alike voaa ! xxxxxxxxx

Allen your not alone xxxxxxxx

Hello Allen (Snowdog)
I’m so sorry that you’re having such a bad time of it and I know you will find great support here. I know exactly what you’re going through as I too was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2007 and had the Ivor Lewis surgery in May 2007 and now I’m recovering very well. I understand how daunting all the tests, procedures and chemo can be so if you need to chat about anything at all I’ll try to help you through it. Spending Christmas day in hospital would have been tough and I can empathise there because I was having chemo on the Good Friday in 2007 and I was the only person in the entire ward as all the others were able to go home. That was very spooky for me being attached to the chemo pump and all on my own, so I just hid under the covers. However, I’m doing very well now. There are others here too who will be supportive, particularly Brumigem (Mick) who had surgery over 3 years ago. I’ve requested you as a friend so I hope you’ll send me a message soon.
Love Crystal xx

Only discovered this site today and want to thank all contributors with information about oesophageal cancer and post Ivor Lewis experiences. Thought I was on my own with gagging, dumping, breathless, and muscle/scar pain.
Had surgery 1/12/2008 after 9week continuous chemo, had 18 days in hospital and home for Xmas. Removal of T2 tumour was complete but three of the sixteen lymph nodes removed were positive. I lost 8kg after leaving hospital but weight has been steady for a week now.
A further 9 week chemo session was planned but after considerable questioning of my GP, Oncologist, internet, and in view of lack of body weight decided to flag it. I was getting a bit concerned about not being able to keep food down etc.until I discovered this website and it looks like I might be just a little impatient and expecting too much too soon.
Thank you again for sharing your experiences.