Hello everyone this is my first post however I have found this forum helpful reading about other people's experiences. I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer at the junction of my stomach on 14th October 2025 following trouble swallowing food. ...
Another new one to this forum, just waiting chemo start date and then onto the big op. Last 8 weeks have been a surreal whirlwind of tests but all the medical professionals have been amazing and so kind and my husband been giving me amazing support. Ive...
Hi I’m new here, my mum was diagnosed last June, she’s had radiotherapy for 5 days, brachha therapy, 2 stents fitted 1st one failed, last stent was fitted dec, and I wish I could turn back time as it’s been horrendous since her pain is next level! This...
Hi all, i was diagnosed last Thursday and have had a CT scan and am now waiting for whatever is next. I just wanted to say hello, it's good to know that this network is here,thank you x
Hi I just wanted to see if other have the same problem I had oesophagus cancer 4 years ago and suffer with the reflux I feel so ill after the attack is there anyone who has the same problem that could help me also the dimping but I call it my moment I...
Hello all. I guess I just need someone to give some advice. My Mum was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer last Wednesday. She’s 91 and has been told she’s too old for surgery/radiotherapy/chemotherapy. Our best option is for her to have a stent fitted...
Afternoon all I'm new to the forum, had my diagnoses on Christmas eve, at sailsbury hospital, I'm due a PET scan on Thursday 8th Jan, in Southampton, I'm 54, no major symptoms, just had difficulty swallowing food. I still struggle to get my head around...
Hi. My name is Chris and I'm new to this forum. My brother was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer back in 2016 and had chemotherapy followed by surgery (oesophagectomy). Whilst we are all grateful he is still with us after almost 10 years, his life has...
Hi got diagnosed with oesophageal cancer end of Oct due to start flot chemotherapy next week for 2 months can anyone give me some information & advise please x
Hi, has anyone been on this treatment pathway. My partner, Stuart, had an oesophagectomy November 24. He developed problems with his vocal cord a year later. Ct scan showed cancer cells in two enlarged lymph nodes pressing on the nerve responsible for...
