Hi, I'm new here -palliative treatment only. Had radiotherapy a year ago which helped enormously. Now having trouble eating again, and recently had persistent cough. Would I be right in thinking it's connected to the cancer?
Hello, My mum is 84 and diagnosed 2 weeks ago after an endoscopy. Was in hospital as she was so weak and hadn’t been able to keep down food, or even swallow much over the last couple of months. Since being in hospital, she has been able to eat and mostly...
My husband was diagnosed with osegheghel cancer in March of this year. He is getting more tired and sleeping more No energy Had a stwnt fitted. Not able to walk ,so no treatment So just making memories ,well we can And still trying to lead...
New here and just reading through the posts, many are by women about their partners or husbands. Are there any other women out there with oesophageal cancer?
Hi, my husband is awaiting official diagnosis but has been told he has a tumour at the bottom of his oesophagus that they are pretty sure is cancerous. He has his meeting on Monday but he is so uncomfortable I was wondering if anyone had any advice. He...
Hi everyone, Thank you for letting me join this group. My husband has finally been diagnosed after weeks. First they found the brain tumour, then the lungs, finally found the culprit in lower esophagus. We are hoping the MDT and oncologist referral...
My husband has just been diagnosed. A 30mm necrotic and ulcerated tumour on his lower oesophagus. He just had a CT scan of his chest, abdomen and pelvis. The MDT team will meet on Friday and discuss his treatment plan. He is not feeling well at all. Still...
I am new to the group. Hubby is due to have his first FLOT chemo session this week and we both are feeling anxious. Any tips for providing support to make the journey easier for the road ahead would be so appreciated. We know its going to be tough and...
My husband and I were so shocked when he had an endoscopy for swallowing problems they told him on the table he had cancer and life turned upside down!! next day horrible call from specialist nurse did not reassure us at all asked how our neighbours...
The waiting to know, and what treatment i will have is really hard. I don't know how my body will react to chemo . Will I still be able to run, even at a slower pace.. Questions Questions... So taking it day by day, still training for the Great north...
