Hi..I’m Marc 63 year old male ,I was diagnosed 4 years ago In January..
I was given 4 rounds of FLOT chemo,given a few months break before Ivor Lewis surgery,again a break before another 4 rounds of FLOT chemotherapy ,which was exhausting.I was then called in for 6 months check ups and told if I get to 2 years cancer free,I should be in the clear.
2 years 3 later I developed loss of voice,and told maybe a virus but sent for CT scan incase..this came back with the bad news ,it had returned to same place and now inoperable.More chemo was put into place where I’ve had 6 rounds of CAPOX..which had been awful taking 12 days to recover after each infusion..
Another CT scan,and it appears that it had spread slightly into 3 lymph nodes and recommended 10 rounds of radiotherapy,which i completed last week..14 months later hardly any voice as one of my lymph nodes was pressing down on my vegas nerve .
I am currently also having voice coach lessons every 6 weeks to try and free paralysed vocal chord,but after 18 months from the beginning,which will be February a minor op may be available to fill’ one vocal chord and hopefully restore voice.
I remain positive and keep fit as possible by hill walking as often as I can in between treatments..
Is anyone else in similar situations with treatment or voice ,or lack of it ..Cheers everyone and keep on keeping on Marc
Thanks for reply 
..I see what you mean with replies,but from all the people I talk to most seem to come from it ok,maybe tired at times and dumping and dehydration,but small price to pay.
I did think about a reclining bed,but bought a wedge pillow..now I just have plenty of pillows at hand,it’s only when I slip off and find myself laying flat,that sometimes the acid creeps up.Whoever taking Lansoprazole daily keeps it in check most of the time.
good luck on your journey,and find life easy going ,at least we still here ,Marc
