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Hi, my husband has just had his second round of chemo. He noticed after the first round that he had a throat 'tickle' and was bringing up phlegm very regularly, especially following food (swallowing pots of Ensure). Second round four days ago and even...
My partner has been diagnosed with throat cancer. He has a hole in his food pipe he says and I guess that's the oesphagus?. The hospital has tried to insert a tube in his throat so he can eat and drink but this was not successful. They are going to try...
Good day and very best wishes to all in the group.; I'm seeking advice based on anyone's comparable experience of dealing with the Department of Work and Pensions, and success in gaining P.I.P. payments. I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in 2011...
Hi there everyone. Started Capox chemotherapy yesterday, advised by nurse to wear gloves, didn't know why until I got home. My hands are very sensitive, making a cup of coffee this morning had to put on gloves as jar of coffee felt icy cold as did teaspoon...
Hi My name is Sue, my husband is 73 and was diagnosed with oesophagus cancer in October 23,initially they were going to operate but we were then told some lymnoids close to the lungs were active and they were unable to operate, so we started Chemo in...
My dad has been diagnosed with OC and has had radio/chemo therapy. His throat is so sore he can barely swallow, he finds the encare shakes too sickly and sweet they make him feel nauseous it takes him the whole day to get through one. Also really suffering...
Hi I am new to group I was diagnosed 2 years ago and coming to the end of my treatment which is immunotherapy. I’d like feedback on what’s next? thanks Hilary
Hi there, My wife was diagnosed with Stage 3 Oesophagus Cancer in October 23. She had Ct scan, Pet Scan, Upper Laporoscopy, feeding tube fitted, 2x cycles of Chemo (FLOT). After the 2nd cycle of chemo they cancelled any more as she had developed...
So, 62 days since I first went to my GP because of some problems I was having with swallowing, I am finally starting my first cycle of chemo tomorrow. It’s been a busy couple of months; endoscopies, CT scan, PET scan, laparoscopy plus all the tortuous...
