My husband is due in for his op on the 10th January .we are trying to sort out his clothes etc for at least 2 weeks in hospital as I will not be able to visit him because of covid what we are wondering is will he need button up pj tops or a dressing gown...
Our 81 year old Dad was diagnosed with terminal oesophageal cancer in September, and there’s no treatment suitable. since then we have been caring for him at home . With a weekly visit from the district nurses and Macmillan . on the 22cd December...
Hi Neil had a stent and now needs to sleep sitting up as gets really bad reflux if lies down, have got him a v pillow but slides down then constantly vomits, any help please on how to stop him sliding down many thanks Angie
Hi My Dad was diagnosed with Oesophogeal cancer in February 2021. He has undergone chemo which had rare side effects and damaged his lungs leading to that avenue of treatment being stopped. He became so weak thst the planned surgery was ruled out. The...
Hi everyone, my dad has stage 4 and is receiving palliative care. He has got a lot worse recently since having a stent fitted. he is spitting up a lot and seems to still not be able to eat well. He also has sudden pain in his chest which comes and goes...
I am going through chemotherapy at the moment and I have a really painful throat and mouth. The gp has given me a mouthwash and I was just wondering how long this lasts. It is a pain as I am actually starting to eat normal
Hi all, I haven't posted for a long time but I just want to share some good news we've received. My lovely mum was diagnosed with (6cm) Squamous cell carcinoma with two possible lymph nodes involved (T2N?M0) this time last year and she underwent radical...
My husband is in his second week of his first round of flot I am wondering if anyone else has problems his mood swings are awful and I am not used to him being like this
On my way to addenbrookes, acci unit for my final 4th round of their finest champagne, bit nervous as the side effects hav gotten a little harder each time. But everyone out there , time is relative, onwards and upwards, and I hope your journey is a good...
Been diagnosed with esophageal cancer, starting FLOT next week. To say I'm a bit anxious is an understatement, I'm 48 , don't drink or smoke (any more) and go to the gym 5 days a week, one helluva surprise. My cancer is apparently around the size of a...
