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My husband has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and is half way through his second palliative chemo cycle.  He has lost so much weight and is struggling with loss of appetite. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what life after the chemotherapy looks like. Do patients regain weight and appetite? Does their quality of life improve at all?  Thanks for your thoughts. 

  • Hello.

    I have no idea about life after chemo but my husband's weight started to pick up, along with his appetite from the 2nd cycle of his treatment. He's part way through his 5th cycle. Which palliative chemo is your husband having?

    Kindest wishes,

    Lorraine

  • in reply to LozzaT

    He’s having capox.and immunotherapy. So glad to hear your husbands weight began to pick up. I hope that happens to my husband too. His third cycle is in just over a weeks time. Thanks for your help it has made me feel happier today. 
    Kind wishes. 
    Jean. X 

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