Hi, My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 with local lymph nodes affected nearly 4 years ago, he wasn't a candidate for surgery so he underwent daily radiotherapy and weekly chemo back in 2020 during the first lock down. He had a stent fitted in Nov...
HI Just wondering if anyone has any advice on breathing issues? my partners treatment all finished a year and half ago but everything he does he has to rest and cant get a breathe, is this normal? Just simple things like making tea going up to the...
I need a couple of my teeth replaced that where removed after my treatment and have looked at implants but have been given mixed information on the time scale between the end of flot treatment and when it can be done . Some dentist are willing to go ahead...
Hi All Can any one tell me how long you have to wait for an appointment to see the oncologist please Hi Just an update on whats going on with me Had appointment with Oncologist on the 13th March and i am having chemoradiation, Can any one tell me...
Hi all, My husband has OC with spread to liver, treatment will be 6 cycles of Capox and tablets at home, he is not suitable for immunotherapy, has anyone had any other treatment along side chemo, any clinical trials available? Any help would be appreciated...
Getting discharged from hospital today after my oesophagectomy. All sorted for night feeds, pain medication, etc. Most annoying thing though is this dry cough I still have. Anyone else have this? Any tips? How long does it last?
Hello, Sadly my husband, because of all his infections (see profile) is no longer treatable in hospital for his Oesophageal cancer - diagnosed in October. He was just told this bad news today. Does anyone in the forum have experience of hospices in...
Hi i am currently being treated with pembrolizumab alone every 6 weeks (400mg) and I am due my 8th cycle soon. During my last cycle I experienced some light headiness and some very brief dizzy spells, although this now seems to have settled down somewhat...
My 85 yr old mom was diagnosed with OC in January, no treatment just palliative care due to other comorbidities. She was being sick so the nurse gave her some medication which worked wonders for about 2 wks. Now she’s struggling with her stomach saying...
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