Hi everyone. I'm new to the group but have been reading many of your stories and finding hope with the positives and sending my best wishes to all of you going through such difficult situations. My heart goes out to you all. I wonder if you can please...
Im 56 years old and was rushed into hospital in Feb with severe anemia .That got fixed via multiple blood transfusions but an endoscope found i had a bleeding tumour of the oesophagus at 5cm in length just above the join with my stomach. Had a PET scan...
My husband has stage 3 oesophageal cancer which has spread to his lymph nodes and stomach. They found a lump on 30th December, Chemo started 8th March. The standard esophagetctomy isn't an option due to the spread. The doctors are offering a total removal...
Hello I am French Hen and I have just joined your group. My husband has just been diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus but he also has frontal temporal dementia with behavioural issues that preclude him from surgery or bring treated with chemo or radiation...
Hi all I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer nearly 6 weeks ago after an endoscopy. It was a real shock as GP only referred me because I said I was worried my reflux symptoms were more serious. Thank goodness she did! I have had a CT and PET scan...
Hi all i have been offered surgery for my OC following 3rounds of chemo. Om sure the question has been asked many times but how is life post operation. I have had mixed comments. I'm 69 fit, and keen cyclist, is anybody back cycling and swimming...
Hi everyone my husband has just been diagnosed with a large tumour in his oesophagus we are both going through shock disbelief anger and real sadness as we have both just retired and were looking forward to spending happy times together travelling...
Robert, age 67, from Staffordshire. Recently diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer. Just wanted to say hello.
Hi there, I've found myself here trying to find support and reassurance. My mum has oesophageal cancer diagnosed two years ago. Until a month ago she had no real symptoms however almost overnight she couldn't swallow food or liquid. They discovered although...
Hi,I just found this forum....my mum is in hospital with stage 4 oesophageal junction cancer with NG tube she is unable to tolerate the feed and oramorph not helping, so she is not getting any nutrition hoping for a stent Wednesday but even then I'm not...
