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Hi All Can any one tell me how long you have to wait for an appointment to see the oncologist please
A question for those post-op and long-term clear please? My pathway, like many, has been FLOT x 4, operation, mopping up FLOT x 4. I'm currently on round 3, due to have round 4 this week. I've had three rounds at 80% dosage and the first two went...
Hi all. I'm not really sure where to start so here goes. My father has just been diagnosed with Oeseohagal cancer, it was all going so well, hospitals were keen to try and hit it with chemo, and even a chance of getting rid all together. Since then...
Hi all, My husband had his oncology appointment today and will be having 6 cycles of Capox every three weeks with a tablet every day. He is not suitable for immunotherapy so I need to reach out for positive stories with just chemotherapy. We will...
Hello My step dad has secondary oesophageal cancer and has deteriorated massively over weekend. He is very confused .. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this with there love ones or are going through the same. Rachel x
Hello I am keeping myself busy with preparing. My operation is a week today, the 29th Feb, I have spoken to a local support group this morning (SPLASH), they recommend batch cooking and freezing in small pots. I know it is different for all, they...
I had my oesophagectomy Feb 2023 and have been feeling pretty good since all things considered. Recovery post op was fast, out of ICU in about 4 days, discharged after a week - no leaks. Some food issues and allergies but in the last 2-3 weeks the left...
Hi all New to this group, just been reading some of your posts and comments and sorry to all going through this or supporting someone going through it. My partner of 17 years was diagnosed with a malignant tumour in distal oesophagus at 40cm extending...
Hi everyone - I've been lurking on here reading allof your experiences and already it's been an incredible resource of support. A family member has been diagnosed with this disease and further tests are needed to confirm where it's spread. This is...
Good Afternoon, I'm hoping you'll be able to help with my lovely Mum's newly diagnosed cancer. Mum has had trouble swallowing for many years, but had it stretched a few time no problem and managed fine. However this year...
