I'm finding everyone's information very helpful after my husband was diagnosed with this devastating condition. It's been a long journey to get to where we are now but at last the treatment plan is in place and will hopefully start soon , husband next...
Hi all, as you see I regularly answer posts etc, I felt today I should give everyone starting or being diagnosed some encouragement that the treatment can work, today my Facebook page has reminded me that 12 months ago I started my OS treatment path with...
Hi all My dad made the decision a few weeks ago not to continue with his post op FLOT treatment. He'd got to the 'I've just had enough' stage. He's struggled with nerve damage to his feet and toes and fingers and changes to his taste. He did want to...
I’ve been advised to inform my car insurance company that I am undergoing chemotherapy. Is this normal procedure? I don’t like the idea of them using it as an excuse to increase my premiums - especially as my wife will be driving me back and forth to...
Has anyone had to have there gallbladder removed after there ivor Lewis op if so how did it affect you going forward and have you had any side effects thanks .
I’m thinking it might be helpful if everyone would list the post treatment side effects to help others relate or settle worries they may have ? there seems to be more to recovery than just dumping syndrome. I think most of us have gone through pains and...
Mum was due a stent fitting last Thursday but unfortunately couldn't be done as no beds. We are due to go back tomorrow. I feel so nervous for her. I wonder is there any reasons why it would not go ahead other than beds. Trying to be positive x
I expect most of us on here have seen recently that Slade legend Noddy Holder has recently had his 5 year clear results for oesophageal cancer. I know for me, this was a real feel good story as he went from being given 6 months to live, to having chemo...
Hi everyone, A quick question from me- My dad has Oesophageal cancer - diagnosed 4 months ago and told he has months. He has done 4 rounds of chemo and 2 rounds of immunotheraphy. He has not had any severe symptoms and seems very strong/ has not noticably...
well we had a ride he couldn't have op as when under found a mass by lower bowl that's was removed really ross as he had 8 chemo's then we were offered autoimmune treatment with 6 chemo's which we are on number 5 1 more to go then tabs were told only...
