Hello My brother was diagnosed with OC T2 in march by the time of diagnoses he was on a liquid diet only soups and fortisip shakes. His chemotherepy (FLOT) started 6 weeks ago today and today he has just went in for his last treatment. Before the...
Hi all, My husband is having CAPOX treatment and is due to have cycle 5 on Thursday, after cycle 6 we have been told he will have a break from treatment then further scan in 3 months time. My worry is how long will it remain stable? How long has...
Hi guys im looking for a bit of advice. My husbands cancer has spread to his liver and because of this his skin is itching constantly. He’s been given creams of the gp but they’re not very good. Anyone got any tips please xx
My husband seen his consultant on Wednesday and he’s been given 6 months. Were absolutely heartbroken. He had a stroke and a heart attack this year. I’m now taking time off work to spend as much time as I can with him. I’m devastated as he is my rock...
My friend is becoming desperate upset and despairing about the regular being sick and regurgitating she's suffering after 4 rounds chemo and radiotherapy tumour has not shrunk at all and still totally blocking oesophagus including saliva. Can anyone please...
I would just like to with all my heart wish you all the best on the horrible journey. It is with a broken heart, my beautiful husband Mark lost his fight, I haven't been able to come on here until now, but he lost his battle at Easter. Thank you all for...
Hi All To anyone that might be interested, I’m thinking of starting off a discussion about Surgery and Recovery issues following an oesophagectomy. I pondered upon a discussion to include everything surrounding oesophageal cancer and then quickly concluded...
Hi …Just wanted to share this Today my son and grandson walked 47 miles from where they live in Horwich ( outskirts of Bolton) to Leeds and raised £902 to date for Macmillan Cancer Support ..This total will be added to the total raised at the Macmillan...
My husband went for an endoscopy last week. He had had problem swallowing for about a month. They took 8 biopsies and we were told straight away it was an established cancer which was about 30cm long! We were both shocked and cried CT scan was on...
I s normal to feel lost my husband got it on autoimmune treatment its well good from last scan but I've dont believe it he always reflux or sick and most time on bloody loo so lost we dont have kids near us and can not afford to move we like 4 hours away...
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