My husband, 82 yrs old, was diagnosed prior to Christmas 2025 with oesophageal adenocarcinoma mestasis to liver/lymph nodes and inoperable. A complete ‘shock’ after various xrays, camera down the throat, informed in writing he was 100% fit. I pushed our...
My partner was diagnosed 3 weeks ago..he's just started FLOT..its all been a whirlwind! Op to come in new year and another round.
Hi everyone, I’m a 67 year old woman, previously fairly fit and healthy, but was diagnosed with stage 4 n1 m0 squamous cell carcinoma of my lower oesophagus this summer. I’ve just finished an 11 week course of chemo, with radiotherapy added for the last...
5 and half weeks ago i had my first gastroscopy and biopsies , told straight away I had a malignant tumour. I’ve had gastroscopy and biopsies repeated, CT scan, PET scan, lung function and echocardiogram and finally an appointment with consultant to...
Hi all my husband was diagnosed at the begining of september with stage 4 inoperable he got a stent in 2 weeks ago and they say it slipped as when he came round from sedation he was in agony it didnt get fixed over the weekend they fixed it on the monday...
Hello I’m new to this community. My husband was diagnosed with lower oesophageal cancer stage 3 in May. It was an endoscopy that found it and since it’s been ct scan, surgeon appointment, aesthetic, dietician pet scan and a laparoscopy. We ar still unsure...
Hello, I’ve just joined. Diagnosed with squamous cell oesophageal cancer a week ago following biopsy and endoscopy. Cat scan shows no spread but awaiting a PET scan. I went to my GP in Oct 25 and said I was having some issues swallowing and got referred...
Hi. My husband has Oesophageal cancer, (it hadn't spread anywhere else at the time). diagnosed in April, but inoperable due to his other issues. He's had 2 failed stents (they moved) and a 3rd failed attempt to place a third. His stomach wall is blocking...
My Dad has recently been diagnosed with Oesphageal cancer. Joining here for advice and support on how to help him. Unfortunately it is palliative care as due to other medical complications they are unable to treat I will have various questions but for...
Hi all, diagnosed 29th June, failed cpex so having chemo and chemoradiotherapy starting next week to treat my t4n2m0 gastro oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. I live near Aberystwyth in west Wales so nearest place for radiotherapy is Swansea so I'll...
