After the first three cycles the side effects got worse each time but after about a week each time I started to feel better. However this has not happened after the 4th round. Now 12 days on & still feeling exhausted & with a very uncomfortable stomach...
Hello all don't know what to say diagnosed a few days ago, sitting hear in a daze not knowing what to put down I am waiting on appointments to come through pet scan and other things.don't know what tomorrow holds, the worst thing is my brother past with...
Hi Everyone - I am going in to hospital next week to get my oesophagus removed altogether as I have two tumors top and bottom. I already have had my stomach removed due to cancer last year. I have been very anxious about getting this operation and am...
Hi everyone., just after a bit of advice.A few weeks ago I saw my GP with a persistant dry cough. She did all the usual checks but couldn't find anything wrong. Since then I've developed a burning sensation in my sternum, have lost weight and have discomfort...
Have been diagnosed with oesophagal cancer. Chemo due to start in about a week for 2 months then the op to remove followed by 2 more months of chemo
My mum was diagnosed beginning of July T3 N1 M0, just in the bottom of the oesophageal/ entry to stomach, given the placement an operation wasn’t offered- was mentioned there was more cells showing possible spread, two weeks later pet scan reveals spread...
Hello. I'm new to this and not sure what to say....4 weeks ago my world came crashing down when my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 oesophagus cancer which is also present in the liver. It's been such a huge shock and I'm trying to deal with it in my...
Hello lm new here and just typing out for support or advice.In April 22 my dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer.Chemo followed and then a huge operation in December where all cancer was removed.More chemo followed and then a scan with a reassurance...
Right after New Year I noticed that my husband started to lose weight rapidly and pretty soon after he started throwing up food; especially in the morning. We went to our doctor who was also worried about the weight loss and referred him to our local...
My 77yr old husband has recently started falling and I am worried that he could bang hus head. I make sure that I accompany him when he uses the stairs so he is safe. His blood pressure is normally high and he has been taking medication for years but...
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