Hello all. I guess I just need someone to give some advice. My Mum was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer last Wednesday. She’s 91 and has been told she’s too old for surgery/radiotherapy/chemotherapy. Our best option is for her to have a stent fitted so that she can eat more comfortably (she’s been struggling to keep food down and has lost weight). I wondered if other people have been through this procedure and how successful it’s been/if there’s anything we need to be aware of. We’re trying to remain positive but realistic. I honestly don’t know what to expect moving forward.
Hi LiviaCalibri 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 Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community, and although I've had different cancer diagnoses to your mum I know how a cancer diagnosis affects the whole family.
I hope you don't mind me suggesting that you also post this question in the oesophageal cancer group, which I can see you've joined, as you'll then connect directly with others who have had a stent fitted.
I hope the stent works well for her
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