Hello, I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with OC at the junction with the top of my stomach, I have had PET scan, CT scan, laposcophy (however you spell it) an 2 x endoscopy: I was informed that they saw a couple of white bits in my stomach so confirmed...
My partner was diagnosed in February of this year, unfortunately it was found to have spread to the lymph nodes in neck resulting in a stage 4 diagnosis and palliative care route. He attempted to start chemo last week but unfortunately the side effects...
Hi all, Was just wondering if anyone can confirm what your experience of next steps and timelines will be. My mum over the last six months has rapidly been losing weight and bringing up what I can only describe as a bubbly bile without any warning...
Firstly thank you to all on here who have been so supportive and helpful through the diagnosis and pre op chemotherapy journey. The support and advice has been so helpful and I have learned so much from the experiences of others. Chris, my husband, had...
Hi the more I read the more I see people having chemo before and after the op. I’m booked in for my op on 02.06 no chemo before has anyone else been in this position
My uncle had radiotherapy and chemo together 4 months ago for stage 2 oesophageal cancer, . He had his PET scan last week and went for results today to see if the treatment had been successful. The Dr said he was pleased with the results but the PET scan...
My Dad was diagnosed about 6 months ago with oesophogal cancer and after largely unsuccessful radio and chemo has recently had a stent inserted. Over the last six months his oesophagus had been totally blocked and fed through a PEG, so we were excited...
Hello, New here unfortunately, Husband started off with difficulty swallowing, gp appt made and put on 2 ww, 2 weeks later gastroscopy revealed a hiatus hernia and inflammation, 3 biopsies taken from a growth in lower O but Dr reassured us it was likely...
Hi,I posted earlier this year towards the beginning of my cancer journey and got some really helpful advice(thank you Geoferret). I thought it was about time to update what's happened. Well,I've had a Jej fitted to help with weight gain,currently stable...
I don't really know where to begin. My dad had X4 FLOT, the op in Sept 24 and then X3 FLOT which finished early Dec. Around the middle of Feb he started getting pain in his left thigh, mainly on the back of it where you would sit on it. It was thought...
