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Hi All I'm a complete newbie to all this as my diagnosis is not fully in yet...still more tests,etc. How long, on average, is the wait between the assessment being completed and starting treatment whatever it may be? I'm hoping to have a CT scan in...
Hi I had a call from the dietician as I’m becoming more limited in the food I can eat. I’ve been maintaining my weight so far so I’m getting enough calories. I’m starting chemoradiation soon and they suggested having a feeding tube fitted now so that...
Hi all, I’m Mark, 46! I was diagnosed with OC at the G E Junction. I’ve had 4.5 weeks of Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy back in Dec/Jan with an op in April this year 2022! All went well and the histology showed no signs of spread, Right now I’m on a...
Hi there, I have just had my second round of Docetaxel chemo. I since seem to get a regular pain that I cannot work out if is heartburn/reflux. I wear a low dose morphine patch and take 20mg of Omerprazole twice a day. I have read one of the rare side...
Mum has oesophogeal cancer and has been told to stop drinking the alpro juices the docs have given her. How long can someone last without any fluid intake at this late stage? I appreciate answers will vary although we have been advised that as her body...
My dad has poorly differentiated grade 3 adenocarcinoma. He was offered chemo radiation followed by surgery. The success rate seems awful. He doesn’t want any treatment and wants to manage the best he can. Unfortunately he is having more and more difficulty...
Hi there, I have stage 4 Oesophageal cancer which was diagnosed in Dec 2021. My weight loss is now becoming a big concern I have been in touch with my dietitian today who is also concerned. I generally feel well in myself apart from some of the chemo...
Hi All! I'm havin oesophagectomy in a couple of months time. I have mental health probs and take antidepressants, mood stabilisers and anti-anxiety pills. I'm concerned about not being able to take my pills after operation as I'll be nil by mouth for...
Hi there. I have incurable OC . I have a stent which made things easier at first but swallowing has become more difficult again. The oncologist has booked me 10 sessions of radiotherapy and I was wondering if anyone else had experience of this and can...
Thank you for letting me share your journeys. I admit to feeling both frightened and sad but I am determined to do the absolute best for my wonderful husband . What is your best advice for when he arts Chemo please I am so grateful for this group .. hopefully...
