So scared need help

FormerMember over 3 years ago

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Hi all I’m desperately looking for some advice.
my mum had an endoscopy yesterday She has been having some difficulty swallowing for a few weeks went to gp who referred urgently to hospital for endoscopy. They said they found a tumour, he said it’s more than likely cancerous but has taken biopsy. My sister asked is there a chance it couldn’t be cancerous he said 50/50. Mum still can’t eat he said avoid solids completely it is absolutely awful seeing her like this she’s so hungry but can’t swallow. We are petrified we lost our dad on Boxing Day 2020 and now just had this news about mum we are so scared we can’t believe this is happening to us. Can anyone offer any support or advice on what to expect in the coming weeks? Thank you

GodWilling over 3 years ago

Hi I am so sorry for the loss of your dad and for what you are all going through right now. I'm from the breast cancer group but I really felt for you once I read your post and wanted to reply especially as it's late and I imagine not many people are on here at the moment.

There is some information od oesophageal cancer on the MacMillan website that should give you some information CLICK HERE.

You might also want to post this on oesophageal cancer thread as your post is more likely to get a relevant response there CLICK HERE although more likely tomorrow than tonight.

There is still a good chance it's not cancer so don't give up hope.

I don't know if this will help but would your mum be able to swallow smoothies or eat some yoghurt? You can put all sorts into smoothies like bananas, nuts, oats and add lots of milk or juice or water to make it liquid enough. Maybe ask the doctors if this would be ok?

I pray it doesn't turn out to be cancer but if it does it doesn't automatically mean it's not treatable so don't assume the worst, cancer treatment has come a long way over the years.