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Iv had my op and would like to speak to people that have had this surgery ? I’m struggling to keep weight on . what are other people experiences with post op problems or experiences
Hi my partner back at the end of September 2022 was diagnosed with hinata hernia, very quickly they picked up on abnormal cells , and the pet scan showed a small cancerous stage 2 , tumor, we where floored for , a month , before we got all information...
Hi all, Just introducing myself. I'm early 60's male just diagnosed with stage 2a and had a stent inserted - not really certain what the journey ahead will involve as I'm not going to google anything - there's too much horror out there already...
Hi everyone, My hubby was diagnosed with OC in Feb 2019. He had chemo surgery chemo. In March 2021 he was told the cancer had returned & was given months to live. Well the cancer proved to be remarkably stable (the Drs words) & it is only now that he...
Hi all. I followed usual route of 4 rounds of FLOT route followed by surgery 7 weeks ago. I was originally told the next phase would be more chemo as a precautionary follow up. Surgery went ok cleat margins however lymph node biopsies 12/31 affected....
Back in October my hubby was diagnosed t3n1m1. We were told quite matter of fact that he probably had 12 months….. he is 51 9 chemos and 25 radiotherapies later and his CT, Endoscopy and biopsies have shown only inflammation .. he has kicked it’s butt...
My husband is 78 and just finished 8 rounds of chemo, although we know he won’t get an operation we’re hoping it’s shrunk. So proud of the way he’s handled all this. Evy
Hi, My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 in June. He only had 2 cycles of chemo which wasn’t working so no chemo since aug/sept. He was managing relatively well, not eating a great deal but able to walk up and downstairs, shower himself etc. Last week...
I have chronic kidney disease together with recent diagnosis of OC and problem is how to treat both. Currently in hospital. Came in for dialysis but cancer took over. Lost weight, no strength, can’t keep any food down. Consultant considering how best...
Hi, I was eventually diagnosed with Esophageal cancer (unfortunately terminal) in April 2019, I am 64 years old and have five children age range from forty to fourteen and six grandchildren. Some month’s before my diagnosis I had started to lose weight...
