Hi, my husband was diagnosed T2N0M0 in January 2023. He will be 70 this year and we were just starting to really enjoy our retirement. The cancer was picked up through an endoscopy to find out why he was having upper chest pain, initially thought to be...
Hello I am looking for a support group to help me through what will be a very difficult journey. My husband (63) has had bowl cancer twice and has just been diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus. Having gone through cancer already, I guess we know...
Hi everyone, today we received the news that the presumed Oesophageal cancer (tumour causing issues when eating) is actually that and that unfortunately it’s inoperable, with spread to liver, lymph nodes and arteries? Just struggling with the...
I’ve just been diagnosed. Bit all rapid and fast and head spinning peace and love
Hi all, Just joined group. Just had FLOT 2 cycle yesterday. Got an infection on Sunday, but because I noticed my temp rise straight away, rang hospital who saw me straight away and gave me antibiotics based on the blood tests they did. By Tuesday blood...
Hi all. Well, I am a daughter of someone who has managed to grow a tumour between ENT and Upper GI department responsibilities…. It has stopped him eating and drinking, now has a stomach peg after an NG tube, plus a tracheostomy 2 weeks ago as tumour...
Hi my son(53) was diagnosed last June had chemotherapy + radiotherapy and then had the operation 8th December. Lots of set backs, but was finally discharged back to our house as he lives on his own on 9th January. He has a feeding tube by night and...
Hi everyone, I am new to this discussion group, I came out of the hospital on the 15th of December having had an Oesophaectomy.. Adjusting to a new way of life has been a challenge, I am still in a lot of pain from what I assume is internal bruising...
Hi all, This is my 1st posting. I had an Esophagectomy 6 weeks ago and had my follow-up meeting with my consultant today. My staging was explained and it reads T4 NO MO I am put at T4 positive as I was only 1mm away from cancer breaking through...
We haven't a clue about what's going to happen. I'm sure this group will be a real help to us.
