I was diagnosed on 18th March 25 with cancer.
I've been through the mill to be honest.
Went into hospital at the start of May to have a feeding tube fitted. I coughed it up moments later, so they fitted a jej tube. Unfortunately, this leaked and caused sepsis. They decided to remove the jej tube and went with an ng tube through my nose.
I was finally released from hospital after 3 weeks and 2 days. Sent home with a course of antibiotics, I couldn't start my chemotherapy just yet, not until they were happy with the sepsis clean up.
After CT and PET CT, all confirmed T3n0m0 ardeno carcinoma. I've never had it officially staged.
After 8 weeks of 4 lots of FLOT and 6 weeks respite (ng tube removed, I could finally eat and drink.) I was submitted to hospital to get the esophajectomy.
I'm now sat here, 6 days later, feeling great. No attachments and I've been told I can go home tomorrow.
They're pleased with the results as I'm walking fair distances without aid. Im currently on free fluids, working towards pureed then soft foods.
Obviously my ordeal isn't over. I still don't know if I need more chemotherapy, which I probably do.
But I'm remaining positive.
I will keep you updated.
Remember, never give up hope.
Christophe.
