I can’t believe I am writing this but my partner Paul sadly passed away this morning. I am so devastated and in shock. I don’t know what to do and I am going to miss him so much we were told he had 3-6 months and we got 3 weeks . Love to you all xx
It will be a week ago this morning that my beloved David lost his battle with this horrible disease. He was 54. We had arranged to be married the following day in hospital .. but it just wasn’t to be. I still cannot believe he’s gone. Love and strength...
Hi, my Mum had to have an endoscopy and gastroscopy on the 8th January as she has anaemia but this dropped even further despite being on Iron tablets. We were told at the time that it was highly suspicious and had biopsies taken. She was then sent for...
Hi, my dad is poorly with esophageal cancer. His 2nd time fighting this awful disease and is now on EOL care. Hoping any with experience of a syringe driver at this stage can share their stories and pros and cons to this? Also here for support from...
Hi, I had breast cancer treatment 3 years ago.I had an mri for pain early December and was informed a couple of days ago I have an enlarged paraesophageal lymph node and a cyst on the esophagus. Apparently I now need a ct obviously really worried...
Hi February is awareness month for Oesophageal cancer. We have great support on here but just wanted to add the other sites. I am raising awareness through my personal SM accounts but I am also raising it with my GP practice. Here are some links ...
Morning all, I am caring for my Husband of 41 years. I know this is a battle that we are not going to win. The treatment alone knocks him for six. This last week he has lost another 8lbs, he is fading away in front of my eyes. I have lots of family...
We received the devastating news dad has oesophageal cancer. Super fit until 3 weeks ago. Now dealing with worry and stress. Navigating it all is difficult even as a nurse myself! I had to arrange a gp appt on behalf of my dad as they stopped alL his...
friend sent through a link as i mentioned the sarong trial, just having a look now, any one have any dealings with thank you jules x
I am almost 12 months post op but I still have really bad days and today is one of them I am experiencing a tightening grip around the scar issue which is going under my bust. I still experience nausea. Is anyone else experiencing these symtoms
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