Hi all, Not a rant this time. But a thank you for all your support on my other posts, it really means a lot! Can I ask for help one more time please? Can anyone recommend something that fills me up. I can't swallow any food at all now and always...
Hi all Recently diagnosed with T4n2m0 tumour and start FALFOX + Nivolumab on Monday 2 September at Swindon Great Western Hospital. Maybe I might meet someone of you here. At the moment, surgery is unlikely due to size of tumour. I am unable to swallow...
Just got back from my first Oncology appointment. My cancer has spread to my bone and every lymph node. It is incurable and the dr told me that with a ball park figure that if I respond to treatment well they could give me just over a year, If not it...
Ok, still waiting to see an oncologist. Had an MRI done on my hip today due to the DR's concern my cancer has spread to my bone. still need to have an Echo and cannot wait till the 31st as having another endoscopy where they will fit a stent into my oesophagus...
My husband Chris was diagnosed in may this year with OC and mets to liver and lymph nodes so only chemo offered. He managed 2 of the 6 rounds of chemo and had to stop because he had a rupture due complications of the cancer. He’s now on antibiotics for...
I was diagnosed with OC early last year. Had first round of chem followed by surgery to remove the oesophagi in August. After a few week to build strength I had round 2 of chemo. I have had 2 scans since surgery and thankfully clear. Always try to look...
Hi I have just be told I have Oesophagus Cancer don't know what stage till I see the consultant on Friday so I thought I would join the groups so if I need any help
Hello all I’m a newbie so wanted to say hi
Hi, I recently had an endoscopy where they found what they described as a small growth just above the gullet. They took biopsies and on Friday I have a CT scan. I have never felt so scared in my entire life. I am 61 yrs old and up until this point felt...
Hello I'm Jason today was biopsy day. They found a 4cm malignant tumour in my oesophagus. I also have what's called a Barrett's oesophagus. They have scheduled a pet scan for me on the 24th and once done i would assume I will get an appointment to see...
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