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Hello, Help please. I would like some help please. I got diagnosed by endoscopy on the 28th September, since then I have had CT, PET scan and meeting with Nurse who told me it was stage 4. I was due an appointment with oncologist tomorrow on 8th...
My time line 14th Sept reffered hosp 23rd Sept -Endoscopy 26th Sept - CT scan 4th Oct - Diagnosis 12th Oct - Pet Scan Ist Nov - Further Endoscooy Chrmo starts in 10 days - I don't think I waited to long at all really . To say I am terrified...
Hi all, My dad today had his 2nd cycle of post op FLOT. He was unsure at the beginning whether to do any of the post op chemo, but his oncologist reduced the dosage by 25% so he decided to do it. He was almost certain that he was going to stop after...
Have my first post-diagnosis meeting with the MDT tomorrow and feel that I should go armed with a list of questions. Any suggestions or does anybody have questions that they wished they had asked at the time?
I have been home 3 days and am finding eating a challenge. Doing everything that I have been told,but still getting diarrhoea. Is this normal early on? Will it get better??
Hello, I had a tiny tumour T1 diagnosis with pre-cancerous cells surrounding it, which was removed successfully and did not need any chemo or radiotherapy. I was extremely lucky with the timing of the camera. I’ve made a full recovery after a resection...
Hello, My dad has recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 Oesophageal cancer and is about to start chemo this Wednesday. In the last two weeks since his laparoscopy, he’s lost a huge amount of weight and is looking incredibly frail. He’s been unable to...
My name is Ray ( or Geoferret ) and I have been going through treatment for oesophageal cancer at the junction with my stomach since diagnosis in March 23. I consider my self pretty positive and single minded when I need to be. I have had four rounds...
Hello, My husband was told three years ago that he had Stage 4 terminal bladder cancer. Miraculously, he could be treated with immunotherapy and had a total response. He was declared cancer-free about 18 months ago. He had difficulty swallowing but...
well still no clearer spoke to doctor still got wait 6 weeks now we have cancelled last chemo till we have the results and pickle line put back on i know he could have one on his chest but that terrified him so he have the pickle line put back in which...
