Hi ,I’m waking up every 10mins it feels like I’m drowning,and then trying to cough with the surgery I had ,for the feeding tube,feel like it’s game over .is this normal with this type of cancer?
Hi All, My husband has stage 3 Esophageal cancer and has just started his chemo. However about 5 weeks ago he had a feeding rig inserted so it would be ready in cycle 3 when he starts his radiotherapy. Currently he's eating fine and not needing to...
Hi. I was diagnosed in January, and awaiting treatment. What waiting time is the norm? I am concerned that the advantage of an early diagnosis is being lost. Peter
I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer T4 N2 M1. It has spread to nodes but not liver or lungs. After the first cycle of treatment I was a little sick for a few days but got over it. After the second cycle, I was very sick and had to go to the acute...
Evening all I have used this platform on numerous occasions throughout my dads journey with stage 3 oesophageal cancer and it has always been an immense comfort so figured it may help for this next stage. My dad is booked in for his oesophagectomy...
I am starting my second round of Chemo tomorrow and dreading feeling worse. I still haven’t fully recovered from my first round. i am on FLOT ( fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel) Do I need to prepare for the worst tomorrow?
Hi Can anyone give me examples of their experience of keyhole surgery to remove a portion of the esophagus and upper stomach? I understand it's obviously less invasive, less scarring and quicker recovery time than open surgery but I've been told...
My wife was due to start her 2nd cycle of chemo today but the blood test she had yesterday showed that liver was raised from 40 (pre 1st cycle) to 140.They didn't seem to know why and did not proceed with the chemo today.She has further blood tests next...
Hi, I’m not sure where to start. I’ve never reached out to a forum before, I’m not even on Facebook! Dad - 71 yrs was diagnosed stage 2 at the end of Feb & started chemo last Friday. He had a stent put in in March as he could no longer swallow but this...
Hi all. Hope anyone reading this is doing as well as you can be to be on the forum. Just wondering for anyone who is undergoing chemo or radiotherapy if you take any probiotics ?? My mum has received a partial diagnosis and I’m just doing all the research...
