Hello everyone , I’m a new member , I have just been diagnosed with OC just last week . I have been told that I have a T3N1 , everything is going rather fast & feel very scared & out of sorts! I have 3 options , surgery along side chemo/radio , just chemo & radio & have also been offered a trial with high dose of Radio & chemo. I’ll be honest & say I don’t know what to do for the best as the surgery really scares me & initially my thought was to avoid it as I felt I would become a sick person so fast , can anybody share with me their thoughts on OC surgery , I’m 74 & currently feel healthy & also classed as healthy with no side effects .I have until this Friday to decide what I opt for , what if I make the wrong decision, thank you in advance
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community but sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis can be challenging in so many ways but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer journey can help you navigate this difficult time.
The Community is organised into support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Gullet (oesophagus) cancerrain tumour group, this will be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer journey.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service can give lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
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