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Evening all I have joined due to a fairly recent diagnosis with my dad. I am only 24, him 55 & finding it all so difficult. He was diagnosed in early July. I struggle to take it day by day and seem to be already processing so much grief and preparation...
Hi guys … we will be finding out if dad gets to have his operation to remove the Oc and stomach/lymph nodes after Christmas/ the new year I just wanted to reach out and ask has anyone else had both removed O and full stomach? How was it after the operation...
Hi my dad was diagnosed nearly a year ago and in November was given six months he lives in Scotland but lost his wife in September 2023 so we managed to get him home for Christmas but he seems to be deteriorating how do I get him to be seen where I live...
My dad as stage T4 N3 M1 osephogeal junction cancers with spread to whole of liver and evidence of stomach cancer. He is seeing oncologist on Monday to talk about possible palliative chemo. I want him to be offered chemo with every inch of my being if...
Hi. I am new to the forum. I have stage 4 oesophageal cancer. I was down to have surgery but a scan a week before showed my tumour had grown and the cancer has begun to spread. I am due to start immunotherapy in the new year and wondered if anybody has...
As I said in my previous thread ,my dear dad as been diagnosed with oesophageal junction cancer with evidence of stomach cancer and the is spread to the liver. T4 N3 M1. Looking at the report again it is saying the tumour is 42cm . Sure a tumour that...
Hi my mum has a appointment for next week for a oesphageal stent. Was to apprehensive to have it done last time. Mum can manage to get juices and fortisips down but is struggling now with yoghurt. I'm worried about the discomfort it may cause but...
Hello, My husband has advanced cancer at the base of his oesophagus, diagnosed 5 months ago. Chemotherapy treatment has yet to start but he had a PEG inserted three days ago. WE have managed to maintain his weight although there was an initial drop...
I am 74 and quite fit and healthy but found out only at beginning of November I have stage 4 oesophagus cancer which has spread to my lungs. Had my first chemo session on the 15h Dec so now on Day 11 and feel pretty good just now. Now doubt that wiil...
Hi everyone . Still in shock . My dear dad as been diagnosed with oesophageal junction cancer with evidence of stomach cancer and the is spread to the liver. T4 N3 M1 . At the moment he is on oramorph every 2hrs . Then slow release zomorph twice day and...
