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It’s been a tough time for sure. The tumour made a hole in my oesophagus and set up an infection in my lung. It was a miracle that I didn’t get sepsis but after a 2 week stint in hospital I am at home trying to recover. It means an operation is not possible...
I would like to ask what has been the follow up experience for people after their surgery, I did think there may be a yearly scan but my consultant said they don’t “overscan” patients. His comment to me was “if you start to lose weight or have symptoms...
My dad was diagnosed with advanced oesophageal cancer on the 11th May 2021 (we where told 1st of all that it was stomach cancer). None of us knew what to expect, we where scared to ask. For my dad it started out with him having a sore back, just beside...
I’m an esophageal cancer survivor. I had the surgery about a year ago and I’m now at the stage where I report back to the MDT every quarter on my condition. I’m finding it difficult to talk to family and friends at this stage because I don’t want to worry...
Hello I am new to this forum and this is my first post. My mum has just been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma T4N2 the oncologist has told us that it hasn’t spread although she hasn’t had a PET scan yet. The tumour is inoperative due to size (4...
Hi Im hoping someone can help me? My Mum was diagnosed with Oespageal Cancer last May and has received some chemo and had a stent fitted. Shes been doing so well eating etc but she suffers really badly with phlegm that although doesnt come up its...
I had a stent fitted in December. I felt truly awful for the two days after. Real pain and shock to the system. Please someone confirm that it need not be always as bad. Some discomfort I can live with - and expect and I will be more careful against...
Hi everyone, I am brand new here and in a terrible state of fear that my life is going to change very soon. I hadn't been feeling well for a few months, thought it was likely menopause starting and then had an episode of very bad lower abdominal pain...
My husband has just had the Ivor Lewis op he came home on Tuesday on day ,8 as doctor was pleased with him he has a really tickly cough has anyone else had this ?
