Diagnosed with oesophageal cancer 3 weeks ago, told it was stage 3 two weeks ago.

I have the same but mine was 10cm had 6 session chemo .then 5 sessions os herceptin. That has not worked.now in bed being sick all the time .don't know what's next .wish you well Arthur 

Hi Mvera,

Unfortunately cancer doesn’t really care about how fit or active you are. I was the same when I received my diagnosis in Oct 23 aged 59. On the plus side, your fitness will stand you in good stead for whatever treatment path lies ahead for you. For me, it was chemo-surgery-chemo. Good luck

Hi Mvere,

It has been sometime since I have been on the forum.

I do agree with Cool Blue, fitness does not matter as cancer takes no prisoners. I am a non smoker and have been very fit allk of my life. I got my cancer in 2022. Had 4 sessions of FLOT then major surgery then 4 sessions of FLOT when some of my strength returned and then 25 sessions of radiotherapy. I also dealt with a blood clot during all of this.

Stay strong and positive and take one step at ta time. I was stage 4 and 1mm away from the cancer breading through my muscle wall.

Treat this as a project, the hardest thing is waiting for results.

I have now been in remission for 3 years so keep fighting

David

Hi, im the same, 62, everyone says i look younger, fit and healthy, still at work climbing scaffolding, in and out of the van etc. Had PET & CT a week ago, no results as yet and I fear the worse. My body just feels very very light, cant sleep as I get up every two hours to have a massive wee ?. I've found inspiration from people on here #coolblue but tend to only look once a week, im going to ring my GI nurse today as, like others, its the waiting thats getting to me. Keep faith in the people who will help you through this as, I am and try stay strong and positive X 

Lots of positivity on here from people which will help you.