hi. looking for tips/advise. 3 weeks i have been told i have stage 3 cancer. i have been offered chemo/radio therapy followed by op or chemo/radio therapy. i have told best outcome is with the op but i am very scared and fearful. i have asked the surgeon if he would be robotic less invasive op but he said no he wouldnt. but have found out there are surgeons in the unit that do this. can i ask for this option or "do have to have what your given". i am very confused 60. ! and also have heart failure which doesnt help my decision
Hi toby12
Did you mean to post this in the oesophageal cancer group (link) after my reply to your other post in the New to the Community group? If so you need to click on the link above, or the one in my previous reply, and then join the group before posting this there.
If you need any further help navigating the community just drop me a reply and I'll be please to help.
thanks for the details. sorry my tech is no good. i realised after hit the send. thanks for all help
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