Hi I just wanted to introduce myself I’m Clive I’m 49 years of age, a farther to 4 children and grandfather to 1 granddaughter. Back in March 2018 I was diagnosed with stage 2 oesophageal cancer. In April I underwent ECF (Cisplatin-Epirubicin-Fluorouracil...
Hello, My dad was diagnosed in May 24 and had a stent fitted in July 24. Unfortunately he was unable to have an operation to remove the 8 tumors as he was too weak and since then has been unable to have chemo because he’s just got weaker and weaker...
Hi all some very positive stories on here and very helpful! I am 51 and really anxious about my results. I thought getting a cancer result would mean the end! That’s what really scares me. I will get my results in a weeks time. I have always suffered...
I posted here about two months ago about my brother. Sadly the cancer has spread to his spine, he is now under palliative care and the upper GI specialist nurse confirmed to me today he only has weeks to live now. I just knew this was the case. He wants...
Hi, not sure if I am in right place but hope you guys are all doing ok! M dad just got 2 stents fitted and I was wondering if anyone can advise on food, what he should have/avoid? Hospital staff have been good but was looking for further info as this...
Hi there, my mum has recently been diagnosed with this cancer at age 63 and I am finding it extremely hard to cope with the news as I have already lost my dad and have no siblings. She’s already had an endoscopy and CT scan with dye we’ve had a meeting...
My husband is the one with the cancer, I came on this site for support at this awful time. My emotions are all over the place and trying to take in all of the information is horrendous. Even getting his medication right is so scarey. I look forward to...
Just got back from hospital, looking like oesophageal junction cancer, 5cm in length. Pretty worried about my outlook. Waiting for Biopsy results after 8 samples taken. Don't know what lies ahead, early in the process. Pretty lost.
Hi I’m very new to all this. Diagnosed with S4 in March and now part of a clinical trial at UCLH. Fortnightly chemo/immuno. So far no terrible side effects and actually feeling pretty good for a reasonably fit 77 yo. How long can I expect that to last...
46years and feel I have a death sentence so scared for the journey ahead, I have an 18 & 21 year old, amazing hubbie and boxer dog chemo starts in 2 days
