Hi, my husband has just been told that he has oesophageal cancer after months of swallowing problems and heartburn. He has had an endoscopy and biopsy but the biopsy results aren’t conclusive as to which type of oesophageal cancer he has. We have only spoken to one of the team of doctors briefly over the phone and said they need to do a repeat biopsy which has been booked for 14th July and that he will need a PET scan but we have not been given a date for the PET scan. I’m very worried that everything seems to be taking a long time to do the tests and get the results. Should we be ringing the hospital to arrange the PET scan or will they contact us? How long does it usually take to get a diagnosis, staging and begin treatment?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi Tilly747 and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I'm sorry to read that your husband has just been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and I know what a difficult time this will be for you both.
I can see that you've already found and joined the oesophageal cancer group which is a great place to ask questions, share experiences and get support.
When you feel ready to post there, just click on the link I've provided which will take you directly to the group. You can then join and start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with exiting conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
It would be great if you could pop something about your husband's diagnosis and tests so far into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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