My dad has been diagnosed with OC and has had radio/chemo therapy. His throat is so sore he can barely swallow, he finds the encare shakes too sickly and sweet they make him feel nauseous it takes him the whole day to get through one. Also really suffering...
Hi I am new to group I was diagnosed 2 years ago and coming to the end of my treatment which is immunotherapy. I’d like feedback on what’s next? thanks Hilary
Just got back from appointment today and they confirmed my husbands oesophageal cancer but the CT scan has showed lesions in the liver, they are not sure what they are so he has to have a PET scan next, we are distraught. If it has spread to the liver...
Could not have op due tumour found in lower bowel but tumour shuck so offered autoimmune treatment on 3 rd course after 6 more chemo finish now not sure what happing as he always with reflux and going to loo in possibles so has to have meds to go which...
Hi everyone. I'm new to this group and in need of some friendly advice on chemotherapy treatment for oesophageal cancer. My 73 year old Dad has recently been diagnosed and is due to start a five week course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy followed by...
Hello, This is my first post here. my 83 year old Dad was diagnosed with lower oesophageal cancer which has spread to his liver on Monday. He can’t have an operation because it has spread and we are waiting for an oncologist appointment to see if...
Hi everyone. My mum was told just before Xmas she had a solid lump in her lung, had PET scan last week and was told this week (and shown on the screen) about another area that’s lit up on the scan. It’s in the oesophogus. Mum was shaking and I felt I...
Hey 43year old chilled out family man with wife and 3 kids. My name’s Brett and my wife posts on the Oesophageal cancer forum as DanKate. Will try to post and respond as much as I can to support/offer advice/share experiences, etc…
Hi - my dad has oesophagos and spread into his stomach cancer - first we thought surgery but they found a nodule in his lung so now it’s chemo. He has had 3 lots of chemo and two immunotherapy now and I pray it is working. We are all trying to support...
Evening all I have joined due to a fairly recent diagnosis with my dad. I am only 24, him 55 & finding it all so difficult. He was diagnosed in early July. I struggle to take it day by day and seem to be already processing so much grief and preparation...
