Hi all !
I was diagnosed with oesophagal cancer, at the end of June. Since then, I have had a stent fitted, before chemo started in August. I started the 5FU treatment, and since then, have had problems with my stent. I found out today that it has moved, and I believe that its exposing part of my tumour. So having stent removed next week.
So is this good or bad? I'm due a scan, and review soon, and my positive outlook is waning. I admit that positive me hopes that the tumour has shrunk, and caused this. Anxious me, fears the worst.
Until my 3rd chemo cycle, I was eating well and putting on weight. Then, I've been ill most nights and not wanted to eat. This has been put down to mucositis, now, I'm not so sure
Sny advice tips or shared experiences would help.
Thank you 
Hi Grimsbylinda
Welcome to the forum, as much as I know you would prefer to be anywhere but here, it is a great place to hear others experience and maybe get some answers too.
I am sorry that you have an OC diagnosis, for which a stent was inserted, though your treatment may have caused shrinkage of the tumour due to the stent moving, certainly something has eased, to allow for the stent to slip. Let's hope that it is the result of your Carboplatin and fluorouracil (5FU) combined treatment. Fingers crossed it is.
I am concerned to hear that you have had problems with mucositis which has made you feel ill, especially when you were doing so well up until the 3rd treatment .
You have every right to feel anxious, but I hope that the positive you will push some of that anxiety back and enable you to keep focus on getting good results from your treatment.
My husband never had a stent fitted, so I am not able to comment on this, but there are others on here who have shared a similar experience and I hope that they will be able to drop you a line soon.
I just took a quick peek at you profile, but this mentions your Dad, rather than you, I hope that you can find the support here that you are looking for.
Remember you can always call the Macmillan helpline, between the hours of 8am and 8pm if you need a voice to talk with, great support is available to you, I wish you every success with your treatment
Lowe'
