Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of an oesophagostomy that they could share with me please - also sometimes known as a 'spit fistula' I think. My Dad had a laparoscopic Ivor Lewis at the end of March for stage 1b OC and unfortunately...
Hi! I’m feeling rubbish today. I had EUS last Wednesday and nurses have said the results won’t be back in time for this week’s MDT and will be likely next week. It feels frustrating to have a whole week where no one acts on my case but nothing that...
Just had post op appointment hisstogy report brilliant no cancer we have had an emotional day but so pleased be strong every one X
Hello, I am a daughter to my dad who has got both of the above. I was just reaching out to see if anyone was has a family member in the same situation? My dad has never wanted to know his life expectancy which I completely respect and although he has...
It’s been a tough time for sure. The tumour made a hole in my oesophagus and set up an infection in my lung. It was a miracle that I didn’t get sepsis but after a 2 week stint in hospital I am at home trying to recover. It means an operation is not possible...
I would like to ask what has been the follow up experience for people after their surgery, I did think there may be a yearly scan but my consultant said they don’t “overscan” patients. His comment to me was “if you start to lose weight or have symptoms...
My dad was diagnosed with advanced oesophageal cancer on the 11th May 2021 (we where told 1st of all that it was stomach cancer). None of us knew what to expect, we where scared to ask. For my dad it started out with him having a sore back, just beside...
My husband has just had the Ivor Lewis op he came home on Tuesday on day ,8 as doctor was pleased with him he has a really tickly cough has anyone else had this ?
Just wondering if anyone else has found that the third cycle is causing a much lower energy level and what they might have done to boost it..,
Hi all - new here! Can you share your advise and/or experience on nutritional supplements after the e sophagectomy/esophageal resection (full)? I have read some information and the need to suppletion and now I am wondering: 1) should I start taking...
