So, I'm getting myself all worked up. Mid October I started with excessive burping. Seen by my GP 3 times, abdomen and throat palpated and fine. Bloods also fine. Approximately 4 weeks ago I noticed food catching in my throat every now and again and...
Hi all, just been told I have a 5 cm tumour. Had xrays ,scan, biopsy on oesophagus, PET scan and due lung biopsy om Monday, all within 3 weeks(!) to see if it has spread, obviously still awaiting results, I have also been booked in for radiotherapy...
Hi Guys i was diagnosed with stage 4 with mets to liver 2 weeks ago , prior to that and onset of reflux 3 months ago a very healthy 62 year old , running several times a week . Having a rollercoaster of emotions ranging from a little hope to absolute...
My mum just told me last week that 6months or so ago she was diagnosed with oesophagus cancer, it has spread all the way down but this is all she's told me, she can't eat and it about 4stone my heart is broken. She won't accept any hospice help and in...
Hi all, my husband has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and lung Mets T3,N1,M1 so surgery is not an option. He is due to start chemo next week. Does anyone have advice please on how to remain positive? The chemo sounds gruelling and dangerous, but...
Hi I have been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer just over 6 months ago.. Mine stems from my barretts oesophagus diagnosis, I should have had my routine camera and biopsies December 2019 and it kept being cancelled. After a lot of phone calls and me...
My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma on 24th Dec, he is only 41 and we have a 17year old son. I don't know how to cope today and this evening with everyone wishing everyone a gappy new year.
Thank you all for your responses. Last night was bad, mostly because I had severe lower gut spasms for a while. I've bounced back now after a lie in but going to take it easy today, I have a busy day tomorrow and still working. I've realised that...
Hi, My dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in May 2021. He has gone through chemo, radiation and had surgery at the end of September 2021. He's doing better now even though he has a sore back, shoulder and fatigues quickly with other after effects...
Hello everyone, I suffered breast cancer 4 years ago and thankfully recovered but my ex-husband who was a very dear friend passed away from oesophageal cancer 6 months ago, he passed away suddenly after going through rigorous chemo and radiotherapy. I...
