I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer on the 5th February 2021 after undergoing an endoscopy. I received chemo prior to my surgery for the removal of a 5cm tumour, indeed I had my whole oesophagus surgically removed. I am still recovering from all of this and I am due to undergo another endoscopy on Thursday 23rd February, next week. I have been able to tell the story of “My Journey with Cancer” with the help of Macmillan, in conjunction with the Scottish Book Company, something that I am both very proud of and very grateful for being given the opportunity.
Living with oesophageal cancer is not easy for any of us, but please 
hold on to the hope that you will be given the opportunity to live with it, and if you are lucky enough, as I was, hold on to the words “Localised and Operate-able,” and if anyone in the group would like to have a chat about any aspect of the whole process, from being diagnosed, to receiving chemo, to surgery and hopefully survival, then please feel free to post your comments and I will endeavour to respond to each of your submissions! Please continue to take care and stay safe.
michael.
Well done on your jouney so far James and for being able to share that with others.
Good Luck with the endocscopy onThursday, I hope your results are extremely positive.
Lowe'
