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Hi everyone, just want to share as I’m writing this heartbroken right now . My partner sadly lost his 18 month battle to OC. He was a fighter at that, however he struggled from start to finish being un operable from the word go. The news never got better...
Hello everyone, I've been reading these forums for a few weeks and really appreciate how much detail and support people give to one another. My mum is 65 and was diagnosed with a large tumour in her oesophagus in Feb after suffering with pain and...
I've decided not to go for surgery. I'm 75+ and would have to have chemo and radiotherapy first, then 8 weeks break, then major surgery which would take probably the best part of a year to get over, so feel I would rather make the most of each day and...
DenialHad endoscopy Tuesday. Interesting if not some what uncomfortable. 14 biopsies, interesting! cancer diagnosis, interesting and a bit of a blow. CT scan Monday which will be even more interesting. I am a mental health nurse and need my colleagues...
Hi ,been diagnosed bout a month and having operation on 6th April,any body in same situation
Well day 3 pre op 2 days in critical care. Then now on ward but has HAP which no one told my hubby. I was there when giving meds and asked what they was for. The nurse wouldn't say all a big secret. But our lovely GI nuse came up to see us and I asked...
My brother got diagnosed with OC in December 22 I believe it is stage 4 and has spread to lymph nodes and to his hip. Because of the spread surgery isn't an option. He's unable to eat and is finding it difficult to drink anything but water, he's lost...
Hello, I write this as I am frightened. My Dr has sent me for an endoscopy in the NHS 2 week cancer referral system for suspected Oesphegal cancer. I'm really worried. Today my FBC results came pack - all ok but I have low platelets (136, below reference...
This morning we arrived at Nottingham city hospital, met the surgeon anesthetist and lots of nurses, True to his word surgeon rang when hubby was in recovery. Said all went well and concentrate on recovery, just sat in a waiting area now for him to be...
Hi everyone - thank you for having somewhere to share experiences and offer support. I was hoping someone could help me help my dad. He has recently been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and his results were T 3 N 3 M 0 - adenocarcinoma. He is due...
