Hi. I'm Sue. I'm a 52 year old single mum to 4 gorgeous girls, one is just off to uni.
I had trouble swallowing all through lockdown. Numerous calls to docs it was diagnosed as lockdown stress, constantly. I was finally diagnosed at the beginning of August after having spent 6 days in hospital through being rushed in due to internal bleeding. Endoscopy, biopsy,cut scan, pet scan and diagnosed esophageal cancer with secondary stomach.
I'm still feeling like it's a blur. The only thing that is making it feel too real is the daily increasing pain and tiredness. I can't eat, it hurts massively to swallow but I start 4 rounds of chemo on Tuesday and as well as preparing for surgery, it should shrink to let me swallow easier.
I suppose I'm lucky that both are in what the consultant calls the same grab area for surgery. I am trying my hardest to stay positive 
does anyone else similar get pain around your neck, upper throat when the growth is at the bottom of the esophagus?
Dear Sue,
Positivity is key, I hope you don't have too much in the way of side effects from the FLOT, and it is great news that surgery is possible.
If you continue to have trouble swallowing try fizzy drinks, this was the best piece of advice given to my husband who was diagnosed in May, unfortunately surgery is not an option for him. We have blog on here, called facing the future together which may give you some ideas...
Fingers crossed all the way for you as you go through your treatment
Good Luck
Lowe
