Hi, I'm 45 and was diagnosed with Stage 3 oesophageal cancer of the GE Junction in October 2021. I had chemo-radiotherapy for 4.5 weeks Dec-Jan 2022. I was due to have surgery to remove the tumour about 6 weeks ago but COVID struck 1st March and delayed...
I know oesophageal cancer can be really cruel with not being able to swallow and digest foods . I wanted to share this amazing cook book I came across looking on e bay, it’s only £10.00 . But the advice is brilliant and the recipes seem very appetising...
Sitting in addenbrookes acci unit, having the start of my next rounds of vintage champagne post operation. Don’t feel to bad at the moment, but had a tingling throat and cough for a couple of weeks( ich is doing my head in) had a steroid injection before...
Hi I am 10 years now since starting treatment for OS and cancer free but swallowing becomes increasingly difficult and I choke and vomit 3-4 times a week. I know a stent is a possibility. Stretching has reached its max so I wonder if anyone can offer...
So today I met with a surgeon in Oxford hospital. I was originally diagnosed with stage 4 osophagus cancer with secondaries in my lymthnodes with one near my kidney and one near my aorta. A treatment plan of chemotherapy and herceptin made the cancer...
Hi all, I had my second round of chemo last week, side effects not too bad again, hair has now come out so I’m wearing a hat or my wig when I go out. I’ve got a bit of a sore tongue which I know is a side effect but I’ve noticed everything I eat has...
Hi everyone, I’m now 6weeks post op, getting stronger everyday light exercise-walking upwards of a mile a day. Eating just about everything in small portions, able to enjoy a couple of pints of beer nce a week.it was tough first couple of weeks, liver...
Hello all, My first time writing so please forgive me if i get any info wrong... Just to give you some background info: My Grandad (a very fit 80yr old) was diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer spread to his stomach, liver and lymph nodes....
I had my operation in 2020 and I’m eating ok but I’m finding foods that I’m fine with one day upset me on other days. I’ve also become a bit obsessed about certain types of food, has anyone else experienced this ? It’s so strange not to feel hungry anymore...
Hi all i have really found the positive energy on this site helpful. I am waiting to start chemotherapy and radiotherapy but still have a week to wait before my initial appointment which is a phone call. I am struggling with these waiting periods partly...
