Hi. I have just joined (abit late to the party!). This is my first post. I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in March 2021. I had difficulty swallowing but have never had acid reflux or any digestion problems It was such a shock. I had only been in...
Hi, I'm new to posting here but have been lurking for a while since being diagnosed back in November last year. I just wanted to introduce myself I have stage 4 cancer at the gastro oesphagusus junction and that had spread to liver, lungs and lymph...
I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in December. Lovely Christmas present. I started on FLOT chemotherapy.bi had a pain in my chest a week after having the first stint of therapy. I was told it was a heart attack so no operation. I don't think it...
Hi Is anyone on or has been treated with Folfox a chemo drug?
Hi guys My girlfriend aged 36 has just been diagnosed with this awful disease its a t4an3cm1 9cm in the osphucus its spread to her liver and lymphnodes... we are currently awaiting results from the hospital but was sent home with a discharge letter...
I'm thinking of booking a holiday next year to give me something to look forward to! Can anyone tell me roughly how long after the operation they were able to go swimming? Thanks Anthony
Hi. I am returning to this online forum after about 14 years (husband died 2010 - duodenal cancer) My brother had an endoscopy ten days ago after presenting with chest and back pains and suffering with acid reflux caused by hiatus hernia. He started...
Hi, I'm new here, So last week we found out that my dad has stage 4 oesophageal cancer. He will be having two rounds of chemo a week, but hes not started yet. Also have said he will have surgery to remove tumour. Hes already having problems eating...
Hi All, My husband is undergoing Chemo and Radiation therapy for a stage 3 tumor very far up at the top of his esophagus. No surgery planned as too near the main aorta. They said is a possible 'curative' outcome but who knows. He had his last intravenous...
Hi I’m having weekly chemo - Paclitaxel & Carboplatin and daily radiation Mon to Fri for 4.5 weeks. I’ve had one infusion so far and have itchy hands - a bit like eczema. I haven’t gone for the ice cap but I’m thinking about getting ice gloves & socks...
