Hi, Am new to this forum but wanted to connect with anyone who may be experiencing a similar journey. My Dad has recently been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in March, which they termed as locally advanced. He has had CT scans, endoscopies and a...
Hi I'm devastated to say that my cousin aged 31 and female has just been diagnosed with this cancer after 6 months of going up and down to the doctors complaing of food sticking in her throat and then a pain. She finally had an endoscopy a couple of weeks...
My wife found out she had OC just after christmas.since then she had a all the test and scans and dates set for chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Before chemo radiotherapy started her feeding became impossible so a feeding tube was fitted though her nose...
DenialHad endoscopy Tuesday. Interesting if not some what uncomfortable. 14 biopsies, interesting! cancer diagnosis, interesting and a bit of a blow. CT scan Monday which will be even more interesting. I am a mental health nurse and need my colleagues...
Hi ,been diagnosed bout a month and having operation on 6th April,any body in same situation
Hello, I write this as I am frightened. My Dr has sent me for an endoscopy in the NHS 2 week cancer referral system for suspected Oesphegal cancer. I'm really worried. Today my FBC results came pack - all ok but I have low platelets (136, below reference...
Hi everyone - thank you for having somewhere to share experiences and offer support. I was hoping someone could help me help my dad. He has recently been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and his results were T 3 N 3 M 0 - adenocarcinoma. He is due...
Hello all I have had Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia for 16 years and have now been diagnosed with Oesphageal cancer, just had a CT scan and a P.E.T. scan along with a lung function test and a electrocardiograph this week. Given the abnormal blood cell...
Been for my gastroscopy today and been told that what I thought was an ulcer is in fact most likely cancer. They have taken biopsies for testing to confirm. Got to wait a couple of weeks now. I don't think I need to wait, why would the specialist tell...
Hi group, Does anyone who has had their operation have the head of their bed raised to sleep or do you just use extra pillows.wjich ses to work best?
