Hi there, My dad was diagnosed back in December 2020, has had radiotherapy, an NG tube; and has recently been told there is nothing more that can be done for him. He's had a stent placed, but if anything it's made his ability to eat worse. He's wasting...
Hi all...just signed up after an endoscopy last Friday showed a tumor at the bottom of my oesophagus...3cm apparently...though I don't know what that means.... caused by hiatus hernia & barratts oesophagus Got a CT scan on Wednesday then wait for the...
Hello, this was previously posted on a different thread but I have been directed to this specific forum. I'm new to this support network. My mum was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer 3 weeks ago. She's 65, and has numerous disabilities, including a...
I was diagnosed with Oesophagegeal cancer 3 weeks ago. My growth is relatively small at the moment, about 2cm. However, its very painful when I swallow, especially the first 4 to 5 mouthfuls. I've been asked to make a decision regarding treatment. They...
Hello everyone I have been reading the forum for a few weeks now and found it very helpfull. Thought I would now introduce myself. My husband of 53 years was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in July 2021. Swallowing problems started in December...
Hi all, all week waiting for my CT scan which is tomorrow, getting nervous.
Hello After what seems like a lifetime of waiting for an actual confirmation diagnosis I was finally told yesterday that I have inoperable oesophageal cancer. The doctor that did the camera procedure pretty much said it was 2 weeks ago which turned...
My hubby is 2 weeks post op and now home after having surgery He us continually feeling sick and wondered if thats normal (it must be) could it be the painkillers he is on too This is all very new to us so any help would be appreciated
Waiting to hear results of ct scan with contrast was done last Friday was told on the 6 th at a endoscopy appointment he had a malignant tumour of 8 cms worried sick in case it’s spread anywhere he is looking ill and losing weight at a fast rate don’t...
Hi My fairly active 85 year old Mum has just been diagnosed andAdvanced untreatable Oesophageal Cancer with secondary’s in her lung and a lymph node. To say I am devestated is an understatement. I’m hoping to be able to give her as much help and support...
