Has anybody gone through this or been offered this ? iv seen this has been done in other countries .
I have oesophagul stomach junctional cancer, but my treatment has been etoposide and carbolpaltin. I have small cell cancer, which is often found in lungs. I have liver mets too, but no spread after 3 chemo session scan, which is a relief and also 'significant...
Is anyone here taking part in the Scope 2 oesophageal cancer trial? I have received the higher dose of radiation, and am now just over two months post treatment. I feel the treatment has been worse than the disease! I am totally lethargic, still nauseous...
I've just finished my 4th round of pre-op FLOT chemo, and already have scans booked, and will be hearing about my operation soon. When I first saw the consultant he said my pathway, in his opinion, should be 4 rounds of FLOT, the operation, then perhaps...
As background: My wife was diagnosed with primary oesophageal cancer in 2019, and was successfully treated at the time via a combination of chemo- and radiotherapy, followed by Ivor Lewis surgery. Unfortunately, in September of last year (2022) she...
are there any members here who have not needed any dilation after all there treatment long term . what signs do you need to be looking for to know one is needed thanks
I've no Idea what to expect from the NHS these days. It's been three months since my cancer diagnosis (which was given to me in less than a minute by the consultant who did the endoscopy who told me they found a tumor, it was probably cancerous and said...
I have my endoscopy on 31 August following a fast track referral by my GP. I've had 2 of them in the past, one 4 years ago and another about 8/9 years ago, as I've had a variety of gastrointestinal issues. I didn't have sedation on either occasion, just...
Thought I was beating it , gone back to work. But hey ho shit happens
now been on autoimmune treatment 6 chemo but its just that he often moody so tired all the time this is just 3 chemo treatment he sleeps most time energy none eating less some days ie small cereal/ small burger mcs/ a apple pie // then apple crumble small...
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