Chemo takes 5 yrs of you
Hi all, I have unfortunately been diagnosed after an endoscopy found a 3cm tumour, located 32cm depth. I am currently awaiting a treatment plan which I am expecting it to be chemo followed by an operation. Pain has been an issue and eating is sore but...
Evening All, So my Dad is 79 and has really struggled with nutrition and been extremely stubborn refusing to consume anything whilst saying he was fine. He was finally admitted to hospital last week due to dehydration as advices by the consultant and...
Hello, my husband has recently been unwell and I took him to the doctors, he's not old 53 and very physically fit. He had an endoscopy yesterday and they confirmed oesophagus cancer, yet they've not even done the biopsy. We now need to wait for a few...
Hi all, I’m hoping for some advice on FOLFOX and how it has been for those on it? My dad due to start next week ️
Hi everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has experience of EDS (Elhers Danlos Syndrome) or hypermobility and undergoing treatment for Oesophageal cancer? Mum was diagnosed with cancer back in March, we were told her treatment would be chemo/radiotherapy...
Hi Everybody, My husband is booked to have the sweet procedure 2nd June. Who else has had this? I've only really read about Ivor Lewis. He also has a consultation with the Marsden today as he's interested to have a 2nd opinion. Thanks, Tiff...
Hi everyone got my appointment today with oncologist to see what the plan is going forward - had two post op flot now - absolutely knocked me for six both times with side effects. Neuropathy in hands and feet still not subsided, sickness was unbearable...
Hi there, my dad is 2 days post hospital discharge after Ivor Lewis 2 stage surgery. Today he has severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea and therefore has struggled to keep any pain medication etc down and had zero food or nutrients. Does anyone have any...
Hi my Husband was meant to start his 3rd round of chemo this afternoon. He has been very poorly this week. He has had a COPD flare up, which has resulted in him being on antibiotics and steroids, ( Just in case meds}. Not much sleep, Monday or Tuesday...
