Robert, age 67, from Staffordshire. Recently diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer. Just wanted to say hello.
Hi Robert
Welcome to the forum, thank you for finding the courage to join us here, I am sorry to read you have a stage 3 diagnosis, please feel free to chat here whenever you need and reach out should you have any questions.
There are different types of OC tumours, have you been told which type yours is?
The Macmillan team are available to help you and can be contacted on the number in my signature below.
There are so many thoughts and feelings that you will be going through right now, we are here for you should you need us.
Lowe'
Hello, the tumour is an adenocarcinoma. Stage 3 with no sign of metastasis, so it’s operable. Chemo is due to start in a couple of weeks, then surgery after that. I’m told there’s a realistic chance of 5+ years if they can get it all out, so I feel lucky to have that chance.
Robert
That is good news Robert,
Good luck with everything that you have coming at you in the coming weeks, keep positive as much as you can, and when you are ready, if you will, share with others how you are.
Take care
Lowe'
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