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Hi, After successful surgery for oesophageal cancer about three years ago, my wife unfortunately now has secondary cancer, the nastiest current symptom of which is violent and deep coughing fits which can culminate in her being sick. And, most uncomfortably...
Hi, I'm new to this group. My Husband was diagnosed back In June and had his operation two weeks ago. Whilst relieved to have him home just 7 days after such a major operation I now feel a bit abandoned and not sure where to turn for help and advice...
Hi, My Mum 71 years old she had a Dr’s appointment three weeks ago for indigestion and has now had as endoscopy where she was told she has a she esophageal tumour between 25cm - 18cm and it’s 7cm in size does anyone know where about as in its this upper...
HI, my husband has been gaining weight after surgery he had in May time and after chemo which finished in Sept, but Lately seems to be struggling to eat more. Once he has a breakfast he is finding it hard to eat again during the day says hes always feeling...
Hello, My husband had an oesophagectomy on 14th November. The surgeon was pleased with his progress and he was discharged from hospital on 21st. On the whole his recovery is going well, able to have a short walk every day and feeding is becoming slightly...
Hi all, reaching out to see if anyone can help. My father had chemo, Ivor Lewis surgery, then chemo in 2020 and been given the all clear since December 2020. However December 2021 had a seizure because his blood sugar level went too low (not diabetic...
My dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in Aug 2021 and has had a feeding tube via stomach since Oct 2021. He had radiotherapy last Dec. He elected not to have surgery and chemo wasn't an option. He has remained pretty stable until the last few...
Hi just joined the group. My husband had a CT scan on 6th October and an endoscopy the following day resulted in a diagnosis of oesophagus cancer. A week later the results of biopsies showed the cancer had already spread in lungs and liver so an operation...
After my Mum was diagnosed with cancer during COVID and following chemo and radiotherapy she was told that an operation wasn't possible. She was fairly quickly fitted with a feeding tube in down her throat and after many months finally fitted with a tube...
Morning all, my husband, (diagnosed stage 4 January 22, had 6 x chemo and now on immunotherapy 3 weekly, on his 3rd stent as he swallowed 2!!!!) Has finally agreed to try smoothies due to quite significant weight loss and a lack of appetite, partially...
