I finished my last radiotherapy session yesterday. For the last couple of days having problems with appetite and eating and drinking. After swallowing liquids, tea and water, it hurts a little going down and only have lukewarm drinks. Eating same discomfort...
Hi all. Just wanted to ask what people's checks ups consist of after treatment has finished. I had a CT scan at at my first 3 monthly post of checkups which confirmed all cancer had been removed. This was pretty much as expected given the surgeon...
I am on my last week of radiotherapy for oesophageal cancer. I have had no problems apart from tiredness and brief nausea have been fine. Yesterday I had bad ache/pain in the mid stomach area. Paracetamols eventually had some effect. I was afraid to...
My husband started his CAPOX (chemo) and Nivolumab (immunotherapy) treatment just over a week ago. Infusion of Oxaliplatin on day 1 followed by 2 daily dozes of Capecitabine (chemo tablets) 1650mg each time. For 14 days. Infusion of Nivolumab on day...
This Monday the 21st I will be having my first radiotherapy session. I have been told a few weeks ago what to expect - but guess what - I've forgotten ! One thing I want to ask, do you have to be topless and bare all or are you covered with anything...
had esophagus cancer had 75% of my stomach removed and part of esophagus removed 18 months ago, I have now got secondary cancer in my liver, I’m not have chemo because it made me so ill, I have just had a MRA scan to make sure it’s not spread if it hasn...
Hi. My hubby has stage 3 oesophagus cancer and had his second round of chemo last week. He is feeling quite ill, won't eat or drink as he has a sore throat and lots of phlegm. He has an NJ and 2 different feed types didnt suit him giving him diarrhea...
Hi there, I’m wondering if anyone can help please. My husband has received chemoradiotherapy for oesophageal cancer. The treatment finished at the end of June and he is due to have an oesophagectomy in the next couple of weeks. He has been told to...
I have 4 grandchildren. One is 21, the other 3 are aged 20, 18 and 16. My granddaughter was told about me by her Mum. She is 21 and took it well,no problem. My problem is telling my 3 grandsons, aged 21, 18 & 16. I was diagnosed in June and my Son &...
Within a few weeks I will be having a course of radiotherapy. Mine is going to be a 3 week course, 5 days a week. I have been given various booklets on the side effects etc and other things that might affect me. I would be interested to hear from...
