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I am concerrned I may have stomach cancer. I was in accident and emergency for another problem. They told a stomach xray and said that there was something not right referring me to a Gastrolengist. I am concerned . I did have a CT Scan of stomach in November...
Hi all. Well, I am a daughter of someone who has managed to grow a tumour between ENT and Upper GI department responsibilities…. It has stopped him eating and drinking, now has a stomach peg after an NG tube, plus a tracheostomy 2 weeks ago as tumour...
HI, im wondering how many stretches are normal, or how many do they do before doing something else. my partner is on his 5th they dont seem to help Thanks
Hi my son(53) was diagnosed last June had chemotherapy + radiotherapy and then had the operation 8th December. Lots of set backs, but was finally discharged back to our house as he lives on his own on 9th January. He has a feeding tube by night and...
Hi i had my op in October and by December I was having a lot of problems swallowing and I was often sick when eating. Due to this I had dilation on the 9th January and, although I am no longer being sick, food is getting stuck and I am having to drink...
Hi All, Firstly, I am sorry we all find ourselves Here. My dad has recently been diagnosed with stomach and oesophageal cancer. We are awaiting an appt for a PET scan to see if the cancer has spread. The consultant...
Hi everyone, I am new to this discussion group, I came out of the hospital on the 15th of December having had an Oesophaectomy.. Adjusting to a new way of life has been a challenge, I am still in a lot of pain from what I assume is internal bruising...
I have just had my second round of chemotherapy and am really struggling with the nausea and sickness which has been going on for 4 days so far with no signs of improvement. I’m due to have 4 more cycles, but as this is classed as a palliative treatment...
Hi all, This is my 1st posting. I had an Esophagectomy 6 weeks ago and had my follow-up meeting with my consultant today. My staging was explained and it reads T4 NO MO I am put at T4 positive as I was only 1mm away from cancer breaking through...
We haven't a clue about what's going to happen. I'm sure this group will be a real help to us.
