Hello A question to all of you Post Op people? Did any of you experience a persistent dry cough after your surgery? If so how long did it last for? And did you do or take anything that helped you? I am 5 weeks post op and this cough that I have had...
Hi all ive not been in here for a while….. my husband had Stage 4 cancer of the oesophagus and sadly passed away 4 weeks ago. my husband fought this cruel disease and never let it define him. I’m so proud he was my husband. please don’t give up hope...
Hi sorry not been on here much tough few weeks fella finally hone form hospital after 4 weeks stent put in liver to un block duct . So chemo now to start on 20th march. Hes finding it hard ti swallow soilds so hes on soups and smoothies the blender is...
My dad has recently diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus which is crossing over the gastro oesophageal junction, stage 3 and gone into some nearby lymph nodes but not to his liver, he is 86 and still quiet fit, they have told him that if he has surgery...
Hi everyone, It’s Paul’s funeral tomorrow and I am laying here awake with so many thoughts going through my head. How do I cope, how do I say goodbye? These past 4 weeks have been leading upto this day and I don’t think I am ready to say goodbye....
So my partners chemo was delayed due to hes became jaundance so they admitted him as his liver bloods were in their words deranged that was last tueday and today hes finnaly have a procdure to unblock his bile duct
Im 13,5 months post diagnosis Ivor Lewis operation and treatment all completed end of June . I get very frustrated that I could go all day without the urge to eat and miss that feeling of hunger it makes I realy hard to enjoy food now . does thie hunger...
My Dad has now been in hospital 5 weeks as unable to keep food/drinks down. Last year had chemo, radiotherapy before removal of oesophageal cancer successfully- part stomach and oesophagus removed. All went well, had to have stent placed in November due...
Hi, what insurance for travel have people used for themselves? Or joint ? Thanks in advance, Jennie
I am 12 months post op doing OK but still getting very tired. I have a funny feeling in my throat. I have had the camera down but everything was clear. Is there anyone else who has a funny sensation in their throat
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