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I'm new to this site. Have had chemo, radiation, surgery and on amino therapy now. Still have severe reflux that wakes me up at night and lasts for hours. Any suggestions on how to help? I have an adjustable bed and sleep practically upright. Don't get...
Hi there I am currently on Docetaxel as palliative treatment for Oesophageal cancer, but I am experiencing peripheral neuropathy so feel I no longer wish to carry on with this treatment.I have previously been on Xerox but had a bad reaction on my last...
Hi everyone, I found out last week that I have Oesophageal Cancer. I am shocked because I don’t feel poorly and I look okay. I’m waiting to see a consultant next Wednesday, I’m guessing to discuss my treatment going forward. I’m staying optimistic about...
The most recent thread was by a woman whose husband is sadly stage 4 in this horrific disease. The love of my life is also stage 4 and likely starting chemo in the next few weeks. I'm terrified in every way...to see him suffer, for it to be ineffective...
last session 6 weeks ago, what can I do about it?
My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer in May, he’s six foot two inches tall and currently weighs eight and a half stone, I am so very worried about him. We’ve been told his cancer is incurable as it’s spread just about everywhere, the...
Hi, looking for advice on my lack of appetite. I had a stent fitted in April which has helped with me being able to eat, but my lack of appetite is causing me to get stressed. My diet consists of fortisip, yoghurt and soup my dietitian is very good but...
Hi - I have read pretty much every thread on the Oesophageal forum by now. My Dad has recently been diagnosed. Told at endoscopy there didn’t appear anything sinister and diagnosed with oesophagitis but biopsies taken as a precaution. Consultant called...
My husband has been told that treatment is to stop as the chemotherapy and antibodies haven't worked and the cancer has spread and grown I'm heartbroken he doesn't no but I have been told we are looking at Mouths how can I get through this I have no family...
Hi everyone. Just joined the group. Have oesophageal cancer and just completed 3rd round of FLOT. Plan is 4 rounds CT scan then surgery to remove oesophagus and part of stomach. If all gone well. The chemo side effects have, whilst numerous all been...
