I'm new to this. My husband who is 78 was diagnosed a year ago. The NHS has been wonderful and he had radiotherapy last September with no side effects and was able afterwards to eat pretty well. Things have gone downhill now and further treatment has...
I am a full time carer for my brother. He went to hospital yesterday morning for an endoscopy and by night was told a mass was found that was cancerous. This diagnoses was based on visual identification alone before blood and biopsy tests returned. The...
Hi I've received some sample Fortisip drinks to try prior to having the operation. I was flabbergasted when I read the nutritional information on this product. While it does provide a lot of protein and calories it also contains a huge amount of sugars...
My time line so far Hospital referal 27/10/2023 Endoscopy. 08/11/2023 Ct scan. 09/11/2023 1st clinic with specialty nurse 22/11/2023 Pet scan. 24/11/2023 now waiting for results following the next mdt meeting next Wednesday. I’ve been told...
My Dad had a diagnosis of Oesophageal cancer mid March. After lots of testing the decision seems to be straight to surgery. Need for chemo pre op isn’t clear as no sign of spread and on balance of risk vs benefit this is the plan. What I’d like to see...
Hi, my mum was diagnosed with this terrible cancer. she is on FLOT Chemo. She has had 2 lots. Each time she has ended up in hospital. It is now 4am and I am sitting next to her in a hospital bed. Watching, blood, antibiotics and fluids going through her...
Hi, I am not too sure how this all works as I'm very new to this. My grandad has just been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer that has spread to his lymph nodes. I'm not too sure what to do, I've always thought he would live forever, and I never knew...
Been through chemo had asophojectomy opp. Had radiation treatment. Now pancreas not working. Loosing weight now. Can't get creon dose right, increasing amount of creon but just get dioreah. Anyone else in same situation or can offer advice. For me this...
My only brother has stage 3 Oesophageal Cancer and is due to have a stent done next week due to blockages. In July it is planned that he will start chemo tablets. He had his first symptoms on 28th February. He also has Parkinson’s Disease. He is not coping...
Hello Oesophagus forum I am from the Bowel Cancer forum for myself but my mum has advanced stage cancer of the oesophagus and hence I am posting on here today to say hello and ask for advice… Mum is unable to swallow and is now fed solely via a RIG...
