In the 2WW for endoscopy as food is getting stuck/heartburn and an extensive family history of various cancers and I'm so scared. In my 40s with a young family that I need to be here for. Stats have really worried me - how do people stay calm while they...
When to christies and saw nurses, dieticians and drs. Also had bloods taken. I am having a chest line put in on the 29th January then start my first season of four on the 30th January. Must admit I'm getting a bit scared. X
Hi all, new to group My mum has just had her 6th and last chemo cycle 3 days ago . Apart from tingling in her hands and not being able to drink cold drinks , she hasn't really had much other side effects. Her lower back has been nipping at times but...
Hi I have been diagnosed with advanced cancer of oesophagus which spread into liver and am coming up to my 4th cycle of chemo which I think is going well after a bad start but I have a problem with ght time sleeping where ill wake up around 2ish and cannot...
Joined just tonight and saying hi. Freshly diagnosed with adenocarcinoma at the junction, I’m male and 47, following endoscopy on 3rd December. Been vomitting for weeks anything solid, tumour basically blocked my food pipe now. Had PET and is localised...
Hi was diagnosed on the 6th of December. Had most of the tests now. Waiting for another camera down my throat on the 7th of January then on the 14th I have a CPEX test hopefully all goes well for the treatment stage. I'm worried about what the treatment...
Hi my partner has jus been diagnosed with cancer so ive joined here for help and advice
Hi all, Sadly I had a 2nd endoscopy yesterday plus the results of a 2nd CT/pet scan. Cancer seen on the liver, consultant doesn’t feel any oesophageal operation is beneficial now and to basically consider remaining life in months. Possibly the most...
Hi All, just found out yesterday my dad has oesophageal cancer spread to the ribs and it is terminal. He is a fit 78 year old. He was informed by the endoscopy consultant and seeing oncology Tuesday any advice / info very grateful. All a bit scary no...
Hubby has this and is struggling with food it won't go down properly,some days are better than others
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