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I'm really sorry to hear this. I would have thought in her condition she should really be in hospital as that's the best place to give her any treatment she might need.

Wishing you all the very best 

Anthony 

So sorry to read this . I really hope that you get the help that you need for your girlfriend to make her more comfortable. 

Sending love

Vonn xxl

Hi Bigjay. So sorry to hear of the pain and discomfort your girlfriend is going through. Although you are waiting for the results of tests I would urge you to contact your GP and explain her current situation - she needs help now, and it’s best not to leave these things. Hope she can get some help quickly. Best wishes, Julie

Hi So sorry to hear what your girlfriend is going through ..As others have said she needs medical attention..I suggest phoning the out of hours GP service asap  ..explain her symptoms and ask  for advice ..You should not be trying to cope with this on your own .

regards J 

Hi,

I'm so sorry to hear what you girlfriend is going through. It's a horrible journey to go through. I hope this gives you some positivity... My dad also was diagnosed with oesphagus cancer that had spread to his liver and lymph nodes. He has just currently had treatment 4. Last scans show no further spread and tumour has shrunk! He is eating much better now and apart from after chemotherapy which wipes him out he bounces back and feels much better a week later. He still has pain in his back but it's manageable. 

I fought for slow release morphine tablets from his doctor for him and they have helped alot with managing pain. Awaiting treatment is the worst part but hopefully once treatment does start symptoms may ease for your girlfriend.

Please do not hesitate to reach out for support.

Stay strong.

Thanks for all the measages and advise I will ring a gp this morning... it was a night full of pain again tonight... 

Morning Bigjay

I hope you get some help this morning.Thinking of you both .

Vonn x

Maybe also try speaking to the oncology team.

Hey there Kayles,

I’m very sorry to hear about your dad’s diagnosis and hope he’s doing well, as well as you. My dad has also being diagnosed with the same cancer hand has also spread to those same places.

He’s very poorly and is taking a break from treatment at the moment as it’s making him too sick. He had a stent go in a couple months ago and he thinks it might have moved recently ae he can’t eat and has lost loads of weight. He’s going to get it looked at tomorrow so fingers crossed. From how the chemo has been affecting him, I’m afraid he won’t want to go back to treatment as he know it’s not curable. 

Im not really sure what the point of this response was, just trying to find any glimmer of positivity/ comfort at this time from someone who may know my situation. 

Nancy xx

Hi Nover1997,

It's good that you have reached out as it's such a terrible journey for individuals and loved ones to go through. 

My dad has just had round 5 of chemotherapy. The consultant said these last 2 sessions would be hard core and he wasn't lying. He felt like he got run over the night of chemo and is extremely fatigued, however apart from the tiredness he is starting to pick back up and went out for a short while yesterday. I've been buying him support pillows and heat packs to make him more comfortable while sitting for him as his back pain is still there and came back with a vengeance! 

It's so hard watching them go through this as you feel helpless as there isn't much you can do but watch and be there. 

I'm so sorry your dad has decided to stop chemotherapy. That must be heartbreaking for you all. 

Please remind him it may not be curable but it still can be treatable. We finally had the full results back from his last CT and his liver tumour has nearly dispersed and his oesphagus tumour has shrunk and no further spread anywhere else. He is eating much better and can even swallow bread again, which I think is a brilliant sign in itself. We know we are very fortunate to see some good results from chemotherapy but it can do wonderful things. We do have the unknown once he has had his last chemotherapy session of what is next? But we will get to that when we get to it. 

We are making the most of every moment as a family together and went to RAF cosford the other week and I took him on a helicopter ride. 

Stay strong and never feel like your alone. If you ever need to chat please reach out, I will always listen or I'm sure someone else on here will.

Take care, Kayleigh x