Hello. I have been recently diagnosed with early squamous cell oesophageal cancer after biopsies. CT scan and PET CT did not show it so its very early. I have been told due to an ulcer in my oesophagus I am unable to have Endoscopic resection so it will have to be major surgery. I am a 41 year old female, and I am really scared about the prospect of major surgery. I just wondered if anyone else has been in a similar position? It sounds silly but I keep worrying that because it did not show up on the CT or PET CT that perhaps they have made a mistake.
Very sorry to read this, but you are in the best place here to get support and advice. Hope everything will get sorted for you.
Hello.
I have squamous cell too ( much later stage) but was treated with chemradiation ( which is more usual for squamous cell too) so I can’t give any helpful advice on the operation but there are lots of people on here who have had it.
in your case I would be going for a second opinion . It often changes treatment options. I challenged quite a few things which were subsequently adjusted. I would ask for the biopsy report too . You want to be going into any treatment feeling fully informed and knowing you have explored all options.
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