New to all of this very scared..

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Hi my name is Simon i have just recently joined the group hope to gain some ideas and info on how to cope/deal with my Cancer diagnosis..

  • Hi Simon and welcome. What have you been told so far about diagnosis & treatment plan?

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  • My lower oesophagus there is a tumor adenocarcinoma beginning 33cm from incisors length 5cm , They took 8 Biopsy's and 2 from upper body. Also had CT scan 3 days later, now waiting for results what stage etc, and a treatment plan. I also have M.S and heart condition so doing well... And all of this just after my father passed away..

  • Sounds similar to my diagnosis. Have they mentioned a PET scan yet as this is more accurate than CT scan in determining if there is any spread. They may also perform a laparoscopy on your stomach. Fortunately for me, my PET scan showed no spread and I was eligible for the chemo-surgery-chemo route. Not an easy journey at all but, two and a half years after my own diagnosis, I am doing well. The stage you are at (waiting to find things out) is very tough mentally. Once you have a treatment plan then you just kinda get on with it. I hope you have supportive family around you as it would be a very tough path to travel on your own. I cannot imagine how I would have got through it all without my wonderful wife. 

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  • Sorry to hear about your father. Unfortunately fate loves to kick you when you’re down!

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