Well hubby's had his 4th flot today, he's still getting the weird tingling and bad reaction to the cold. But he's OK. Lots of appointments happening next week. Monday pre cardiology Tuesday respiratory results for his ct scan ( emphysema) Thursday ct...
Hi all, desperately seeking advise if anyone else was not offered post op chemo after the Ivor Lewis operation. (My Pre op chemo was stopped after 3rd session as scan showed the tumour and cells were not affected by the treatment) Or decided not to...
We’ve just had a phone call from the specialist nurse to tell us they’ve seen a mass in the glutes just behind the pelvis on the CT scan my OH had on Sunday after 4 rounds of FLOT. They think now it was on the first scan but wasn’t noticed!? They want...
Hi All, Firstly, I am sorry we all find ourselves Here. My dad has recently been diagnosed with stomach and oesophageal cancer. We are awaiting an appt for a PET scan to see if the cancer has spread. The consultant...
First 3 sessions of FLOT saw me unable to get up and walk more than a dozen paces without breathlessness. Reports to the hospital, hotline, and everyone I met with and was generally told "not a side effect". Just before 4th session I was called by oncologist...
How long post operatively does it take to eat small amounts of normal textured foods? Any information would be much appreciated.. Just thinking ahead and trying to plan somewhat.
Hi just wondering anybody who has had Esophagectomy surgery. How long did your actual operation take? Thank you
My husband had his 4th chemo on Friday and PICC line removed yesterday when the pump was disconnected. He’s generally not been too bad with side effects apart from nausea and tiredness mainly from days 3/4 for a few days. He’s had minor nosebleeds, been...
Hi all continuing with our journey, 2nd lot of FLOT completed, few more side effects with this one, more with the fingers and toes, thanks for all the previous advice , gloves are around the house so he can open doors etc. Still got the head aches, he...
Of to hospital Monday 9th, have 2 Biopsy taken to check cancer DNA to see if it's positive or negative. Did give a name for it but can't remember what it was. Then going to have a stent fitted hopefully will make eating a bit easier, more blood test in...
