Hiya, just wondering what people’s experiences have been with regards to timings and follow up.. Been on a journey of waiting for appointments after diagnosis of OC back in March.. took some time but finally got a plan for chemo and completed the...
I had my head around it all on my first diagnosis, but when I was told I responded well. I thought shit yeah. Not my time yet . Then the lung , day of feeling sorry for myself. But Yeah can do this. But new tumour aswell. .. well I'm sorry for my language...
Hi first post I’ve found this forum so helpful! I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer March 24 this year! ( was struggling with food so went to doctor) . After my diagnosis had my pet scan and laroscopy lucky cancer hadn’t spread outside ! All these...
I've recently posted that my dad has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Esophagus cancer which is also present in his liver. We are waiting on what treatment can be used. Haven't been given a time but they are unable to operate. On Wednesday he was taken to...
Hi all My Dad had his oesophagectomy just over 3 weeks ago and was back home in 9 days. Pretty amazing for a 71 year old! My main concern now is trying to get dad eating again. He's still on soft food diet but from tomorrow he can start to eat pretty...
Had Ivor Lewis operation in march how long does it take for rib pain or discomfort to stop feels like there’s a broom handle digging in my side ?
Hi My dad has completed his 4th pre-op FLOT cycle just over a week ago. However, now that he's had a lot of chemo, it's really hit him like a sledgehammer in terms of fatigue, and feeling weak. It's left him with no taste in food, this has been alot...
Hi ,had my operation on April, removal of oesophagus, in general I'm eating ok but finding that ut feels like I'm carrying a brick at the base of my stomach, it really is uncomfortable and at times painful, i have adhesions also from operation and on...
Hi all Today is the day Dad is admitted to hospital ahead of his oesophagectomy tomorrow. Feeling rather anxious. Just want Dad to be through it and starting his recovery. I've tried talking to him about it but he just says he's OK about it and just...
My husband was very heavy prior to diagnosis and has lost about 5 stone since last December. He was on a feeding tube for 6 months, until 5th of June, when he had his operation. His weight was steady while on the feeding tube but since the operation he...
