Hi all...I'm due to start radiotherapy on Monday, I've been told it takes a few sessions before the side effects start Can anyone tell me how it effected them, I'll be getting radiotherapy 5 days a week for 5 weeks at a higher dose of 60Gy so the side...
Hi, so my husband had a laparoscopy yesterday to check for spread (thankfully none) and have a feeding tube fitted in case he needs it whilst going through chemoradiotherapy. He came round and was doing really well.... but it turns out there is swelling...
So had my first hospital appointment today saw a consultant gastroenterologist. got told it has spread to liver and lymph nodes so incurable and no operation option, so now more waiting for oncology appointment see what they say, probably Chemo !
Well first chemo and radiotherapy went ok, radio every day and chemo every monday, nice comfy chairs could do with one at home.
I am 4 weeks away from surgery at Addenbrookes, I am a very apprehensive but know if I am to stand any chance I must see it through. I have completed 4 sessions of FLOT which the doctor has told me the the tumour has shrunk enough for me to start eating...
So just had my consultation (currently 2 thirds of the way through my first Chemo session) stage 4 And got the news that my Biopsy results came back positive, so they'll be adding Immunotherapy to my next round.... Anyone got any experience with it...
Hi, I have been making my Husband 2 types of smoothies, which he has every day. One with berries, banana, milk and chai seeds. The other with Spinach, avocado, 1/2 banana & apple, milk and chai seeds. Just wondering if there is thing else I should be...
Hi all, my names Neil & I was diagnosed with lower oesophageal adenocarcinoma T4bN2M0 With the tumor wrapping itself round my aorta surgery isn't an option. My health apart from the cancer is generally good & I'm lucky enough to still be eating normal...
Hi all was told 3 weeks ago husband had a malignant tumour in his oesophagus he then had a ct scan and tidy been told it’s spread into his lungs and pancreas he can’t really eat or drink hoping tomorrow to get a call to arrange a feeding tube to get him...
Hi there, My Dad is scheduled for an oesphagectomy this week. We know he should be supported in bed once home, so that he is propped up. He has a divan style bed so it’s not possible to raise one end of the bed itself… What solutions are there to this...
