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Hello Folks, I'm hoping I'm in the right place! My father was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with oesophageal cancer. Consultant said due to his age (80) and other health conditions surgery or chemo was not an option. Before this diagnosis I would see him...
So today I met with a surgeon in Oxford hospital. I was originally diagnosed with stage 4 osophagus cancer with secondaries in my lymthnodes with one near my kidney and one near my aorta. A treatment plan of chemotherapy and herceptin made the cancer...
Hi all, I had my second round of chemo last week, side effects not too bad again, hair has now come out so I’m wearing a hat or my wig when I go out. I’ve got a bit of a sore tongue which I know is a side effect but I’ve noticed everything I eat has...
Hello This is the first time I've posted in this group although I have been reading lots of people's posts since my husband was diagnosed with OC last August. Originally he was scheduled for chemo then surgery as the cancer had only spread to a few...
Hi everyone, I’m now 6weeks post op, getting stronger everyday light exercise-walking upwards of a mile a day. Eating just about everything in small portions, able to enjoy a couple of pints of beer nce a week.it was tough first couple of weeks, liver...
Does anyone have a suggestion for how to swallow pills? I find taking them with still water very difficult. Swallowing water is difficult although sipping tea and coffee is ok so I’ve increased my intake of herbal tea.
Hi all, I’m writing on behalf of my 54 year old husband - stage 4 metastatic adenocarcinoma. He’s had Capox since mid December which has now stopped having an effect on all tumours, has had 2 lots of herceptin and about to start docetaxel next week...
Hello all untreatable oesophageal tumour with liver met does a stent mean end of the road ? And why would they fit if able to tolerate liquids soup etc ? why would that be offered and not immunotherapy or radiotherapy / combination Thankyou
Hello all, My first time writing so please forgive me if i get any info wrong... Just to give you some background info: My Grandad (a very fit 80yr old) was diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer spread to his stomach, liver and lymph nodes....
I had my operation in 2020 and I’m eating ok but I’m finding foods that I’m fine with one day upset me on other days. I’ve also become a bit obsessed about certain types of food, has anyone else experienced this ? It’s so strange not to feel hungry anymore...
