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Hello everyone, my partner has just been diagnosed Monday. His CT scan is tomorrow and then a face to face on Thursday next week. Will we get any answerrs tomorrow? I feel numb, I am trying to feel normal and be strong but its hard. I feel numb.
Diagnosed over a year ago been through chemo operation recovering slowly.every month moving forward.
Hi. I have just joined this group and I am looking forward to chatting to others and learning of their experiences.
Hi, I posted a few weeks ago of my fear about symptoms and an upcoming Endoscopy and Colonoscopy. I had both earlier this week and I was told that everything appeared fine apart from gastritis in stomach (biopsy taken) I also had a subsequent CT...
Hi! I’m feeling rubbish today. I had EUS last Wednesday and nurses have said the results won’t be back in time for this week’s MDT and will be likely next week. It feels frustrating to have a whole week where no one acts on my case but nothing that...
Hi I'm new here, My husband was diagnosed with oesophagus cancer in March this year, he'd been struggling to swallow for a while, before he finally listened to all his family to go and find out what it was, it has also spread to his liver, lymphnodes...
Just had post op appointment hisstogy report brilliant no cancer we have had an emotional day but so pleased be strong every one X
Hello, I am a daughter to my dad who has got both of the above. I was just reaching out to see if anyone was has a family member in the same situation? My dad has never wanted to know his life expectancy which I completely respect and although he has...
Hi all So I had a lump removed from my oesophagus that was cancer now have had more tests that have found evidence of metastatic adenocarcinoma cells so going to see oncologist on Monday about having cemo just wondering how long after seeing the oncologist...
Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with esophagus cancer after an endoscopy, CT Scan and Pet Scan due to heartburn and difficulty swallowing. A very confusing 3 weeks of tests and hospital appointments followed, next course of action is chemo then operation...
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