Hello everyone,I'm Baz and have been diagnosed with cancer of oesophagus, 38mm lesion at bottom of tube where it enters stomach. I get to see specialist this week for care plan and I'm hoping they can go in and remove it. I'm still working at the moment...
Hi , Im Peter and ive just been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. I was asked to go on a trial, as I have had acid reflux since a child. And been on emeprizol for years. Thankfully the test found a narrowed oesophagus. A endoscopy found a nodule, which...
My first post here! Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with a gastro oesophageal junction cancer T2 N1 MO in May. Surgery not offered due to age and other illnesses. After 15 face to face appointments and procedures I’m due to start CAPOX chemo - 6-8 three...
Hi All six weeks ago we had no idea what was coming. What my husband thought was a stomach ulcer turned out to be inoperable oesophageal cancer. Hearing these words Monday this week and that palliative care including various therapies to keep him comfortable...
Hi My husband is three and a half years post chemo/surgery for Stage 2 Oesophageal Cancer .Everything seems to be looking good up to now regarding the success of the treatment for the OC . Once treatment was over and he ws strong enough we sold our...
Hello everyone, I just joined the group. I have been following the posts over the months which have been resourceful and also calming knowing that my mother is not alone. My mother (68) was diagnosed with stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma afew months...
So the PDL1 test results are in and we have an appointment next Thursday to see what treatment plan my husband will have , so another weeks wait before we know if it's immunotherapy the best option or chemo, I don't know why they just can't tell you if...
I seem to have had a very bumpy journey and I am struggling to keep it together while I get a diagnosis. I had a gastroscopy in April followed by a CT scan. I have Barret's and Hiatus Hernia but the letter saying that they did not have any visible signs...
I’ve recently had an oesophagectomy and because 1 lymph node contained cancer I’m being advised to have chemotherapy but I’m not sure what to do. Has anybody been in a similar situation?
Hello, new here , my husband is having tests to see if he as osophogus cancer. He had throat cancer 8 years ago having full laryngectomy and 6 weeks of radiotherapy, he was doing well and cancer free until recently when he started having issues keeping...
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