NEW GULLET CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Hello john2345

Welcome to the forum, and I am sorry to read of your recent gullet cancer diagnosis.

I am not sure how much you have already read, or what you know (other than waiting on a scan next Sunday) but HERE is the link to the information provided by Macmillan on Oesophageal cancer.

Just over a year ago, I joined this group looking for good news stories, my husband had been diagnosed with OC and it had spread. It has been a long year, but he is doing well and continues treatment.

I hope that you soon get results back and find that you have caught the tumour quickly.

Please reach out to the Macmillan support team if there is anything you are needing to discuss, they are available on the number below in my signature. 

Let us know how the scan goes, we will be thinking of you

Lowe'

Lowe, thank you for reaching out. I understand my options, whether I can deal with them is another matter.

I have always been there for family and friends and the businesses in the town I live and work in, I am not used to asking or accepting help.

But thank you.

John

Hi John

I used to be a little like you in so far as I rarely asked for help, I was always the one helping, or trying to.

Then my life turned upside down, and my husband was given a terminal diagnosis, incurable, but treatable we were told.

This type of cancer has many outcomes, based on location, tumour type and how quickly it is caught, there are also very many different treatments. 

What I think I am trying to say is, sometimes the options are increased as time goes on, and the help is there, because after all the giving that you have done in your life, it is time for others to be able to give to you.

I hope you hear some positives during this uncertain time.

Take care

Lowe'

Thank you Lowe

Hi John sorry to hear about your diagnosis, I too have recently been diagnosed with OC and as much the initial word and diagnosis is a shock, your first call is to get as many people on board so you have a support network, stay positive in these early stages and keep positive, helpful people in your corner.

Cheers Daz, my only disappointment is that it was not picked up earlier, despite several opportunities by Docs.

Syay safe 

I can imagine, but at least your in the system now and hopefully you’ll be on the road to treatment.

Keep in touch and let us know how your getting on.

Will do, cheers

I hope your CT scan went well John ️my dad has just been diagnosed too and he is very similar in that he doesn’t ask for help and has always been everybody’s rock He doesn’t want to talk about it with me as he’s more worried about upsetting me which I’m finding hard to deal with. My advice would be to let people help and support you as much as possible you deserve it x

Hi Lilb, sounds like you dad is of the same ilk as me. I have told my family and they are all very supportive even though my daughter lives in Australia.

Unfortunately my scan did not provide enough information to make a treatment decision, so I have to wait for a Pet Scan and another ultrasound endoscopy. How long I wait I don't know.

I am sure your dad will open up eventually, just be there for him, don't fuss too much. If he needs to chat he will do in his own time.

Give him my regards. 

Time for bed now, don't know why as I don't sleep.

John