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First 3 sessions of FLOT saw me unable to get up and walk more than a dozen paces without breathlessness. Reports to the hospital, hotline, and everyone I met with and was generally told "not a side effect". Just before 4th session I was called by oncologist...
Hi, my husband had T4aN1/2MO. PET Scan T3 N1. Chemotherapy 4 cycles over 8 weeks, although at the end of week 1 ,he got Covid-19 . Surgery was scheduled for 20 October, was asymptomatic with Covid-19, Surgery on 24 November. The surgery was successful...
Good evening all, my mums been diagnosed with primary lung and palliative primary oesophageal cancer. She has not eaten properly since July and had stent fitted just before Christmas so can now eat a bit but she is so frail and thin at 61. The consultant...
hi all,diagnosed with osp/liver cancer on 19th dec,. have appointment re treatment [hopefully] this afternoon. after reading some stories on here ive decided to go private, luckily i took out insurance 2 weeks before i had any symptoms. im worried...
How long post operatively does it take to eat small amounts of normal textured foods? Any information would be much appreciated.. Just thinking ahead and trying to plan somewhat.
Hi just wondering anybody who has had Esophagectomy surgery. How long did your actual operation take? Thank you
Hi everyone Im wondering has anyone ever had a severe ear infection, one sided, full of blisters and lose hearing? Is this a possible spread or just a normal ear infection. Waiting on appointment for ENT but find it a bit worrying when reading online...
Hi has anyone have any experience of fluid on the lung? and complaining of stomach pain They first thought the fluid was pneumonia and over the space of 3 days they drained 4 litres from his right lung with more remaining. hubby was unwell over...
My husband had his 4th chemo on Friday and PICC line removed yesterday when the pump was disconnected. He’s generally not been too bad with side effects apart from nausea and tiredness mainly from days 3/4 for a few days. He’s had minor nosebleeds, been...
Hi all continuing with our journey, 2nd lot of FLOT completed, few more side effects with this one, more with the fingers and toes, thanks for all the previous advice , gloves are around the house so he can open doors etc. Still got the head aches, he...
