I went through the diagnosis, chemo/radiotherapy and Ivor Lewis operation during 2023 and now 10 months down the road from the operation. Had a few complications along the way which delayed my exit from hospital but have now pretty much recovered and...
Good morning. I am new to this forum, I don't know why I didn't join before but now I feel I want to. My husband had oesophageal cancer in 2021 and had the Ivor Lewis operation with chemo before and after. All looked good and although he lost weight and...
My name is Robert and I live in Liverpool in the UK. I was diagnosed with EC in October 2017. Had 4 lots of FLOT chemo in the December and then I had my surgery April 2019. And I’m happy to say that I’m in my 6th year of being NED. Feel free to ask me...
Hi, great to be here ! I have had months of serious asthma and breathing problems this year and was hospitalised as a result, but nothing to suggest oesophageal cancer. I was then diagnosed with a large pulmonary embolism (blood clot between my heart...
My husband has recently been diagnosed with this and there is no treatment option available. I am dealing with the feeding issues with the help of professionals but am wondering what is the likely scenario of progression of the disease? He is still mentally...
so after routine mammogram revealed something, called back 27th sept 2023, told due to dcis, its coming off 13th october, right masectomy, then chemo, horrible reaction, 15 sessions of radiotherapy, then it all stopped, then the mental side kicked in...
Just saying hello from Sheffield . My husband is scheduled for the Ivor Lewis op on 2nd August following 5 weeks of chemo-radiotherapy. The op and aftermath sounds daunting so it is good to hear from others about their experiences .
Hi people, I just wondered if anyone has had recurrence after oesophagectomy? I had the operation last year following chemoradiotherapy but cancer has come back locally in same place (its squamous cell). Gastroenterologist told me last night nothing more...
Hi, I'm a 63 Yr old who has been diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer (T3N2) I've been told I can have either chemotherapy and an operation or just chemotherapy. No treatment has started yet and still not sure what to do. The operation has the potential...
I’m half way through my treatment plan and currently on week 3 of radiotherapy , what it is I am now finding it hard to eat food only thing I am eating is cornflakes, weetabix and soup anyone got advise on what food I can eat
