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Hi ive just signed up as I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed as I have always been healthy. My operation was a success and just want to chat with others who have been through similar. My surgery was in March 2023. thanks Jojoattw
Hubby had his operation 4 weeks ago now, had a few problems ended back in hospital 3 days after discharge for another week. He's having a few good days but is it normal to still get pains in his stomach, he didn't have any morphine for the last 2 days...
Hi All. I have posted here before. I'm terrified of surgery. Booked for 6th December. Scared witless despite reassurances from surgeon and upper GI nurses. First major surgery I've had. Limited support from family and friends because they've got their...
Hi there I’m new to this resource as my Dad is fighting for his life in the local hospital. He was recently diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Two masses, one pressing on his food pipe and another on his right bronchus, which also is engulfing a lymph...
Anyone had any problems taking this medication and how you solved them
Hello new to this
Been told i will be given 10 doses of palliative rad. as my reaction to 1 round of chemo ended with 10 days in hospital with infections so no more chemo. Cant have surgery because of other conditions. When the consultant used the word palliative the other...
Hi all, My name is Julie and I am trying to support a very good friend who has received a diagnosis of Oesophageal Cancer Sending my very best wishes to all going through the same diagnosis
Can't have chemo cos of CKD.So hard to cope on a day to day situation. Emotions are worse in the mornings. Specialist nurse for support
Hello all, May I ask a question? I am currently staying with my mum, looking after her in Plymouth. She has just been given the worst news, terminal cancer which began as Oesophageal Cancer. She had an operation to remove the cancer, meaning her stomach...
