Newby

Hi  and welcome to the Online Community but I am always sorry to see new folks finding us.

This is such a hard time for you and the rest of the family but talking with people on the same path can help a lot. 

My cancer journey was rather different but if you follow this LINK to our Oesophageal Cancer Forum you will be able to connect with people who understand the path you are on.

Just join the group and hit the 'Start a Discussion' tab and introduce yourself to the group and remember to go to the right on the home page and indicate how you want to receive email notifications when someone answers your posts.

You may also find our various Macmillan Support Line Services on 0808 808 00 00 helpful as you can talk to a friendly person that can help in various ways.

It would be really useful if you could put something into your profile as this does help others when replying to you or for those looking for support and information as they can read a bit about your journey so far.

Just click on your username and then select 'Edit Profile' under the 'Profile Settings'. If you're not sure what sort of thing to put just click on my username, Thehighlander to read my profile but my cancer journey was rather long.

All the best.

Hello there, how are you getting on? I just wanted to tell you that this time last year my sister was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, she has had chemo, radiology and just recently dilation to get her eating properly again....she is doing really well. I hope you are too, it’s seems like a long road I know. Best wishes to you.

Hi welcome if it,s any consolation I,m a newby on here as well, I,m Eddie I have secondary bone cancer I,ve had it for almost 3 years, I had chemo when I was first diagnosed, luckily my side effects was not that bad suffered a little bit of sickness an hair loss but dont be too alarmed it does grow back with time, got very tired very quickly but if it helps to keep you going then sure you will deal with the effects. Hope your chemo goes well an if I can help in any way dont be scared to ask  ok. Good luck.