Hi My husband (39) had just been diagnosed with a large oesophageal tumour and has also spots on liver. It has been a huge shock to us as a family. He has had a stent in today to try and allow him to eat a bit better to get his strength up for treatment...
Mum has oesophogeal cancer and has been told to stop drinking the alpro juices the docs have given her. How long can someone last without any fluid intake at this late stage? I appreciate answers will vary although we have been advised that as her body...
Hi All! I'm havin oesophagectomy in a couple of months time. I have mental health probs and take antidepressants, mood stabilisers and anti-anxiety pills. I'm concerned about not being able to take my pills after operation as I'll be nil by mouth for...
Thank you for letting me share your journeys. I admit to feeling both frightened and sad but I am determined to do the absolute best for my wonderful husband . What is your best advice for when he arts Chemo please I am so grateful for this group .. hopefully...
Hi, My husband has just been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. It's been 2 weeks now since we found out. He had severe acid reflux for several weeks before which got so bad that every time he ate he would almost regurgitate every mouthful. Then the...
I was diagnosed with Oesophagus cancer just about 1 year ago. Could not have Chemo but had 20 sessions of Radiotherapy. Was given relatively good news after a while. However my health began to deteriorate and it was found that i was bleeding internally...
Diagnosed a few weeks ago, getting settled into pre-habilitation Appointment for starting treatment plan following laparoscopy taking a while Feeling OK as "eating" and weight are settling down, so time to look up and listen
Hi All, I'm still reeling from finding out that I have a tumour in my oesophagus after an endoscopy yesterday. I still have to have scans and get the biopsy results to know what stage. The waiting is awful and of course researching it all online has...
Hi My gorgeous husband has Oesophagus Cancer. Its stage 4. The size of a small melon and pressing, growing around his aorta. They cannot operate We are completely devastated. Oncology appointment in a fortnight to discuss if they can give him some...
Hi New to all this. Diagnosed with suspected tumor after endoscopy 19 March This was confirmed after a CT scan on 1st April.Since then I have had a PET Scan on 13 April and a second Endoscopy on 27th April I spoke to a doctor on 11th April but still have...
