Hi has anyone have any experience of fluid on the lung? and complaining of stomach pain They first thought the fluid was pneumonia and over the space of 3 days they drained 4 litres from his right lung with more remaining. hubby was unwell over...
Hello My husband has just completed his 25 sessions of Radiotherapy and 7 Chemo sessions . He is extremely tired , in pain ( does have strong pain killers ) and generally feels rubbish . Whenever we ask at the hospital they always state that this is normal...
Hi all , my husband has oesophagus cancer stage 4 diagnosed May 2022had radiotherphy for 5 sessions in August 2022 and has now been having chemo and immunotherapy for 21 weeks .A scan has shown the tumour has shrunk but before hand he struggled to get...
Iv had my op and would like to speak to people that have had this surgery ? I’m struggling to keep weight on . what are other people experiences with post op problems or experiences
Hi everyone, My hubby was diagnosed with OC in Feb 2019. He had chemo surgery chemo. In March 2021 he was told the cancer had returned & was given months to live. Well the cancer proved to be remarkably stable (the Drs words) & it is only now that he...
My husband is 78 and just finished 8 rounds of chemo, although we know he won’t get an operation we’re hoping it’s shrunk. So proud of the way he’s handled all this. Evy
Hi, After successful surgery for oesophageal cancer about three years ago, my wife unfortunately now has secondary cancer, the nastiest current symptom of which is violent and deep coughing fits which can culminate in her being sick. And, most uncomfortably...
HI, my husband has been gaining weight after surgery he had in May time and after chemo which finished in Sept, but Lately seems to be struggling to eat more. Once he has a breakfast he is finding it hard to eat again during the day says hes always feeling...
Hi all, reaching out to see if anyone can help. My father had chemo, Ivor Lewis surgery, then chemo in 2020 and been given the all clear since December 2020. However December 2021 had a seizure because his blood sugar level went too low (not diabetic...
Hi My partner finished his treatment in September completely. He had Flot Surgery Flot. Today tested positive for COVID, sore head ears mouth back legs, chest, throat...Now I'm worried this will set him back. Has anyone any experience of this? I know...
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