Hi there, I had my surgery on 26/09/23 for at least stage 3 gullet cancer (Ivor Lewis procedure) and was wondering how long the intense pain is likely to last? Atm, I’m finding it hard to move about, get into and out of bed and sleep and it’s playing...
After chemotherapy over a year ago I opted for radiotherapy in March this year. The chemotherapy did not have very much effect, though the tumour reduced a little. The radiotherapy worked wonders for my eating, allowing a switch from liquid diet to more...
Hi, from seeing an out of hours GP on the 9th September, I have had an endoscopy, CT scan, PET scan and Tuesday just gone a staging laparoscopy. The paperwork states T3N2 neuroendocrine carcinoma of GOJ. I have an appointment with the oncologist on the...
Over the last few days my husband's gastric reflux has turned bright yellow. In your experience does this inducate that the cancer has spread to his liver? Or has he giot a new problem such as bile reflux. regards and thanks for any advice French...
Iv had an X-ray recently after finishing my post op flot in June . doctor has told me there is some signs of bone shrinking is this common after this treatment 55 years old thanks
Hi everyone My husband is starting Docetaxel in a few weeks due to lymph nodes enlarging since last scan. Can anyone please provide me with any info on how to improve any side effects or any experience of it Thank you for reading, best wishes to...
How we doing treading down this path.
I had a PEG procedure 3 hours ago at Homerton Hospital in Hackney. No literature or discussions with medical staff prepared me for the very high level of pain I am now in. Talk was of "discomfort". What have been other people's experiences post operation...
Hi everyone Looking for tried and tested suggestions to enhance the flavours. I just blitzed half a banana in a chocolate shake with Nutella, full fat milk and cream for my husband. He had replacement stent fitted last week after the last disappeared...
Desperate to find health service that provides radiotherapy, immunotherapy or any treatments other than che,mo, chemo chemo that is being suggested by my MacMillen Nurse all the time. I have no contact with my Oncologist although I have constantly pleaded...
