Newly diagnosed

Hi Ellie. Very understandable that you are very worried when you first hear this news. We have all been there. The tumour is often readily visible when they do the endoscopy and that is why they have informed you before any biopsies. Nothing unusual about that. It is a difficult cancer with many different outcomes but there are many positive stories on this site. You are now at the most difficult stage when your husband will go through a series of diagnostic tests  and scans before they can give him a treatment programme. There are several routes of treatment and the best advice will come from those of us who are either on the same route or have been through that route. A lot will depend on how early he has presented with symptoms. There is a lot of support here  for you so please stay on the site and let us all know his progress.  

Hi as anglers says there will be lots of tests and a lot of waiting ! But you’re in the right place for help and support ! We have all been where you are now and it is frightening but loads of positive stories so stay strong and positive and do not go on Google !! Tricia x

I understand how you feel as I felt exactly the same just after my husbands endoscopy. The specialist nurse said she was fast tracking him as what she had seen was suspicious for malignancy. I was devastated but not surprised as he had suddenly had some swallowing problems. A CT scan followed quite quickly and then an appointment with the GI team who confirmed and explained the diagnosis and possible treatment plan. Tricia (Dibden Doll) is right to say stay away from Google. Stick to MacMillan or Cancer research for info plus the many experiences of people here. My husband is now four weeks post surgery on his treatment plan and we are staying positive. 
Come and vent on here when you feel the need …. and try to look after yourself too

Geraldine xx