An endoscopic submucosal dissection has not been carried out to the oesophagus (top end of bodys plumbing) in our NHS area. There is a 1 in 5 risk of puncture of the oesophagus so its not something i want to risk but have little choice. Has Anyone had...
Hi all, I am 11months post Ivor Lewis op and my gastric reflux seems to be getting worse. I take lansoprasole 30mg twice a day and gaviscon when needed. Does anyone take any other kinds of meds for this?all the best Mary m
Just started my second round of mop up vintage champagne, had to have a rest after first round due to chest infection and blood sugar issues, but here I am having my next infusion, hope everyone out on the forum is doing well- and fighting this thing...
Hi all, So I am now 2 weeks post Ivor Lewis op and am back home. The op went well and the histology shows no further spread which is the best news. I’m suffering a lot with post op pain, mostly back and chest when coughing, yawning etc. Also my...
Hello everyone, I am new here and don’t know who else to talk to. My dad 73 was recently diagnosed in March with stage 2-3 adenocarcinoma esophageal cancer found via an endoscopy after difficulty swallowing. He then had CT, Pet scan, and ultrasound endoscopy...
Hi, this is my first post. My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer a few weeks ago. His ct scans looked clear and they told us it was localised as far as they could see. He couldn't have surgery as he has heart problems and other health...
4 months ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 osophagus cancer. I was deemed as stage 4 and incurable because I had tumours in my osophagus, but also one near my kidney in my lymthnodes which meant they could not operate. My oncologist was pretty brutal I...
A bout to start 6 weeks of radiotherapy with 2 chemo sessions. My cancer symptoms started back in December but for various reasons, mainly being sent from one department to another and COVID, was not diagnosed until September. I have a RIG for feeding...
Ok. So I made it through the first cycle of chemo and immunotherapy for the oesophageal cancer which is also in the lymph nodes and liver. I am in the week off truly enjoying not having to time everything according to when I need to take the chemo pills...
Hi! Hope everyone is doing okay and that other scheduled operation went well according to plan. i felt like I was doing really well but am finding myself having difficulty with the above. The anti nausea medication is ok. I just feel so tired and can...
