Hi - I am 70 and I was diagnosed with stomach cancer last August for which I had my stomach removed and part of my bowel used for the new stomach. I have recovered well from this operation and was told there was no spread in the lymph nodes. I also have...
Hi, I was diagnosed with oesophogeal cancer a few weeks ago, and am in a situation where I am being investigated/treated (eventually) across 2 counties, which means breakdowns in communication, different opinions, and even a missed nodule on my thyroid...
Hi to everyone in this group. I have recently been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer after and endoscopy, CT scan and PET/ CT scan. Unfortunately the cancer has metasised? Into some of the bones in my back, so I have been told I am not eligible for...
My husband is just about to start second round of chemo and was wondering if changes happen sooner then they did after first round.
Hi thank you for allowing me to join and just type some of what we are going through at the moment. My dad went for an endoscopy two weeks ago and it picked up an ulcerated lesion at 37cm (ab oral) so a biopsy was taken and he was sent straight for a...
Thankyou for letting me join this group I've posted a couple of time but i don't think i posted it correct . last week I was told that i have OC on the junction of the stomach with a cancer called Signet Ring Cancer . That's my life was turned up side...
Hi, I’m 77 years of age and I’ve just joined the Macmillan Cancer Club. My story is that following some difficulties swallowing, in April 2021, I had a gastroscopy and was diagnosed with T3N2M0 oesophageal cancer. I had radical chemoradiotherapy treatment...
Hi All Just found out yesterday that my dad has a cancer of the oesophagus! Now waiting on the outcome of the PET scan as we think it has spread. My head is in a spin after looking at Google not knowing what stage he is, has to be the worst waiting...
I am in the latter part of treatment and recovery. Being positive is the best tonic you can have and taking time to heal. Some of the treatment stages can be hard on the body, but staying focused on getting stronger through rest is very important, but...
