Dad has Oesophagal Cancer spread to the ribs?

Hi 

so sorry to hear this so many of us on this site are fit and healthy and this is the last thing we expect to be told !

Many daughters sons wives and husband supporting their loved ones some people going through their own journeys some come out the other side and some struggling ! you will find this site and the lovely people on it a great help ‘

I am just at the beginning of my journey and am fortunate that I am on a curative path. 

sending love and support 

Tricia x

Thanks Tricia got your support. 

So sorry to hear this,Your in shock i think ,i was when informed of Hubbys cancer.Just the word causes fear talk to his Specialist nurse to answer questions if you can .Sorry lost for words at moment try to stay strong ,your dad is probably in shock too .   Shirley.

I'm sorry to read your news and that another person has received this awful diagnosis. The first few weeks of undergoing tests and awaiting results are excruciating. However, most people on this forum have received amazing support, care and treatment from the NHS once the treatment pathway has been decided upon. Sending love and strength as you set out on this journey supporting your Dad.

Thanks so much my main worry is he isn’t eating enough does anyone have any advice for this? He is relatively fit swimming three times a week. He is very stubborn about his eating lives on his own, totally blind and has no transport to get food either. Have tried making soups, he has meal replacement drinks but 300 calories not much really. I think he is eating half his required calorie intake.

Hi Calm Seas

Sorry your family is on this journey.  Is it possible to join your dad for his medical appointments? It sounds like he could do with some support from the dieticians. Hopefully if his medical team tell him what he needs to do, he'll listen. It may be that he'll need a feeding tube. Another thought which doesn't help with the problem of too few calories..I use spray vitamins and minerals. I seem to have difficulty with absorbing nutrients so I tend to be low on some vitamins and iron.  I use a mouth spray. The make is 'better you '. You can get them in Tescos or Waitrose or from their website. They are other companies that make vitamins and minerals that are absorbed in the mouth like Biocare.

Take care

Suzy

Thanks Suzy that’s interesting hadn’t thought of that! 

Hi. Sorry to hear about your dad. However he does seem to be only at the very first stage of the diagnostic route and he will I am sure need much further scans to get his full diagnosis. You have come to the right place to get the support you need.  When you have a bit more information then those of us with similar diagnosis will be better able to offer advice. It is a difficult journey possibly worse at the start when you are in shock. All you can do at this stage is to go with him to the meetings to get a full understanding of the professional advice he receives.