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...
Please can anyone help. My dads symptoms are now worsening. It must have spread. He turned down all treatment thinking he could fight it. He now has pain in his sides and chest. Losing more weight. He now cannot eat anything solid at all even protein...
Well on Tuesday my hubby starts his FLOT chemo, in unknown territory but has to be done, chemo nurse did phone consultation with rules and warnings with the cold weather and possible side effects, very worried so much for not just me but my husband. I...
Hi all. I followed usual route of 4 rounds of FLOT route followed by surgery 7 weeks ago. I was originally told the next phase would be more chemo as a precautionary follow up. Surgery went ok cleat margins however lymph node biopsies 12/31 affected....
Back in October my hubby was diagnosed t3n1m1. We were told quite matter of fact that he probably had 12 months….. he is 51 9 chemos and 25 radiotherapies later and his CT, Endoscopy and biopsies have shown only inflammation .. he has kicked it’s butt...
Hi, My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 in June. He only had 2 cycles of chemo which wasn’t working so no chemo since aug/sept. He was managing relatively well, not eating a great deal but able to walk up and downstairs, shower himself etc. Last week...
My dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in Aug 2021 and has had a feeding tube via stomach since Oct 2021. He had radiotherapy last Dec. He elected not to have surgery and chemo wasn't an option. He has remained pretty stable until the last few...
Morning all, my husband, (diagnosed stage 4 January 22, had 6 x chemo and now on immunotherapy 3 weekly, on his 3rd stent as he swallowed 2!!!!) Has finally agreed to try smoothies due to quite significant weight loss and a lack of appetite, partially...
Hi just a quick question I am on a 3 week chemo cycle infusion followed by two weeks of pills one week break then repeat, I was due to have round 5 of 6 tomorrow however I have tested positive for Covid and they are postponing treatment for two weeks...
Hi, I’m 5 weeks post surgery and am losing weight rapidly (from 13st 8 to 12st 2). I’ve read that this is normal, but would like to have some idea when it might stop. I’ve been trying to eat little and often, but often don’t feel like eating or drinking...
