Hello - this is my first post on this forum. As explained in the profile, I am endeavouring to help my younger brother (age 68) who has recently (Mar.2026) been diagnosed with OS Cancer, T3 N1 M0. I have no medical training and am still on a significant...
It was suggested to me by one of the consultants that i saw at The Royal Marsden Hospital this week that it might be worthwhile for me to have some immunotherapy to help treat my Oesophageal cancer, and i was wondering if anyone has had this, and wondered...
Hello, to all of you that connected with my husband over the last 3.5 years. Sadly he passed away in 19/9/2026. It is very very sad but a blessing at the same time as he suffered dreadfully the last 6 months. I wish all on this journey now lost of love...
Hi All Diagnosed in March this year with Barretts Oesophagus with adenocarcinoma present, I was 57 in April, I had a minimally invasive robotic assisted oesophagectomy 20 th May, in hospital 8 days, no spread to lymph nodes and told no other treatments...
Hi everyone, I’m posting because my mum is 64 and has been diagnosed with recurrent oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, having previously undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy around two years ago. Unfortunately, we’ve been told that her cancer...
Hi all, just wondering if anyone has entered this trial? Many thanks.
Hello, I had the 4 pre op FLOT , Ivor Lewis op , then 4 more treatments of FLOT two years ago and I m doing very well. I see my fantastic Surgeon every 4 months for a chat. for info - On the post op FLOT I was losing feelings in my fingers & toes...
Hi everyone, looking for some advice or guidance. I had an esophagectomy 8 years ago and take dispersible Lansoprazole (30mg, twice daily) which works perfectly for my acid reflux. Due to a supply issue, my doctor recommended capsules instead. However...
Hello I have my last FLOT tomorrow, 4 in all, I have also have 2 rounds of Carbo and Etoposide. I have my CT scan on the 1st Feb as they plan is to operate so I have fingers and toes crossed they I will still be on this pathway. The Flot has been...
Hello, I’m hoping for some advice, experiences and, most importantly, a little bit of positive hope. My dad has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer. It has spread to distant lymph nodes and his liver, so unfortunately surgery isn...
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