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I had my head around it all on my first diagnosis, but when I was told I responded well. I thought shit yeah. Not my time yet . Then the lung , day of feeling sorry for myself. But Yeah can do this. But new tumour aswell. .. well I'm sorry for my language...
Thought I was beating it , gone back to work. But hey ho shit happens
now been on autoimmune treatment 6 chemo but its just that he often moody so tired all the time this is just 3 chemo treatment he sleeps most time energy none eating less some days ie small cereal/ small burger mcs/ a apple pie // then apple crumble small...
Hi Everyone - I am going in to hospital next week to get my oesophagus removed altogether as I have two tumors top and bottom. I already have had my stomach removed due to cancer last year. I have been very anxious about getting this operation and am...
Hi everyone., just after a bit of advice.A few weeks ago I saw my GP with a persistant dry cough. She did all the usual checks but couldn't find anything wrong. Since then I've developed a burning sensation in my sternum, have lost weight and have discomfort...
Hi first post I’ve found this forum so helpful! I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer March 24 this year! ( was struggling with food so went to doctor) . After my diagnosis had my pet scan and laroscopy lucky cancer hadn’t spread outside ! All these...
I've recently posted that my dad has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Esophagus cancer which is also present in his liver. We are waiting on what treatment can be used. Haven't been given a time but they are unable to operate. On Wednesday he was taken to...
Have been diagnosed with oesophagal cancer. Chemo due to start in about a week for 2 months then the op to remove followed by 2 more months of chemo
Hi, my husband was diagnosed in December 2022. He finished 5 weeks of chemo (once a week) and radiotherapy (every day for 5 weeks). 4 weeks ago. He hardly suffered any side effects from this, although he had an infection 2 weeks after it ended. He stopped...
Hi all Monty H is back It’s been a few weeks since I was last in this forum More importantly I hope everyone else has been ok and your treatments have been kind to you Been a busy but very lucky man with thespeed of attention to my diagnosis so haven...
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