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Hi everyone, My partner (31) was given a terminal diagnosis at the beginning of January, he has unfortunately had only bad news ever since. Now we are being told chemo is no longer on the table for him and this was the only treatment offered, so he...
Hi all I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer nearly 6 weeks ago after an endoscopy. It was a real shock as GP only referred me because I said I was worried my reflux symptoms were more serious. Thank goodness she did! I have had a CT and PET scan...
After my first 4 rounds of flot I started noticing that my lung would inhale every now and then from some kind of automatic nerve reaction . Iv gone through my surgery and am now noticing it happening more frequently ! I can just be sitting or laying...
Hi all i have been offered surgery for my OC following 3rounds of chemo. Om sure the question has been asked many times but how is life post operation. I have had mixed comments. I'm 69 fit, and keen cyclist, is anybody back cycling and swimming...
I was due to have my meeting today to discuss end of treatment assessment, I was told last week my appointment was cancelled due to I'll health, I have no problem with this , but it does make me wonder if it were true, I know all the consultants have...
My sister has been diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer.She has just finished a first round of Chemo and Radiotherapy at the start of January 2023. She has an NJ fitted due to weight loss and is also encouraged to swallow soft foods to keep the...
Hi everyone my husband has just been diagnosed with a large tumour in his oesophagus we are both going through shock disbelief anger and real sadness as we have both just retired and were looking forward to spending happy times together travelling...
Robert, age 67, from Staffordshire. Recently diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer. Just wanted to say hello.
Hi there, I've found myself here trying to find support and reassurance. My mum has oesophageal cancer diagnosed two years ago. Until a month ago she had no real symptoms however almost overnight she couldn't swallow food or liquid. They discovered although...
Hi,I just found this forum....my mum is in hospital with stage 4 oesophageal junction cancer with NG tube she is unable to tolerate the feed and oramorph not helping, so she is not getting any nutrition hoping for a stent Wednesday but even then I'm not...
