Hi All I'm a complete newbie to all this as my diagnosis is not fully in yet...still more tests,etc. How long, on average, is the wait between the assessment being completed and starting treatment whatever it may be? I'm hoping to have a CT scan in...
Hi all, I’m Mark, 46! I was diagnosed with OC at the G E Junction. I’ve had 4.5 weeks of Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy back in Dec/Jan with an op in April this year 2022! All went well and the histology showed no signs of spread, Right now I’m on a...
Hi there, I have just had my second round of Docetaxel chemo. I since seem to get a regular pain that I cannot work out if is heartburn/reflux. I wear a low dose morphine patch and take 20mg of Omerprazole twice a day. I have read one of the rare side...
Hi there, I have stage 4 Oesophageal cancer which was diagnosed in Dec 2021. My weight loss is now becoming a big concern I have been in touch with my dietitian today who is also concerned. I generally feel well in myself apart from some of the chemo...
Hi there. I have incurable OC . I have a stent which made things easier at first but swallowing has become more difficult again. The oncologist has booked me 10 sessions of radiotherapy and I was wondering if anyone else had experience of this and can...
Hi, my Dad has recently been diagnosed with oesophagus cancer, and whilst we are all finding it hard to get our heads around, Dad is bravely starting treatment. He had a stent fitted a few weeks ago, but still struggles with eating, he says he feels full...
Could someone help me understand what this mean on my dads hospital forms. It’s from 13th and he’s since been told it’s inoperable 03/07/22 OGD: Lower esophagus tumour, probably squamous carcinoma, resulting in light stricture beginning at 41cm from...
Hi my husband was diagnosed with esophagus cancer in March,they gave us hope saying that it was contained,the pet scan showed no hot spots and the staging laparoscopy also was good,the doctor said he had a good look around and couldn’t see any spread...
i had first chemo and it affected my kidney , so its been reduced, obvisiouly i need to drink more i think, i was doing over three liters day, i have upped this to about 6 liters, on my second session, but how long does the chemo stay in the system where...
Can my dad take aloe Vera juice? Just checking it’s safe with him starting treatment soon. I’ve read it’s good for cancer and also good for constipation. Any other tips on keeping him in good health will be greatly appreciated x
