Hello everyone
I was diagnosed with Oesophagael Cancer a week or so ago. I have had an endoscopy, Cat scan, Pet scan and laporoscopy. A large inoperable Squamous tumour at base of oesophagus where it joins stomach. Symptoms were problems swallowing which got worse and now basically on pureed food and liquids.
Appointment with Oncologist this afternoon to find out the chemotherapy treatment.
Apart from having trouble eating I feel fine!!
It will be great to talk to others in this community and I look forward to hearing from some of you.
My wife and are keeping positive, despite the shock.
Best wishes to everyone else in this situation
Sigel48
Hi Sigel 48, Welcome but you would prefer not to be here I bet, I am in remission from this cancer and had already got over my first one 18months earlier so it can be beaten. My Oesophagus cancer wasn’t operable due to it being too high up, seeing your notes you must have seen the Oncologist by now and hopefully a plan is in place
As you have seen there is plenty of help on this site so I have come on to keep your submission high up, I am sure others will come on with support as well if you need it, the Oncologist Team will support you all the way and do, do ask them as many questions as you need answers, it’s a hard journey but you can get through, mine was the Radiotherapy that knocked me for six 2 weeks after I finished but after couple of months I was fully back at work.
All the best and take care
Tony
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