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Hi all i have really found the positive energy on this site helpful. I am waiting to start chemotherapy and radiotherapy but still have a week to wait before my initial appointment which is a phone call. I am struggling with these waiting periods partly...
I have not been on for a long time, however i have finished all chemo and radiotherapy, had a couple non cancerous nodes removed, so all going ahead with main operation on monday march 14th.i will post when i come out of hospital with an update.
Hi, My hubby is recurrent cancer spread to lymph nodes, 1 tumor close to his heart and lesions on his colon. They have started Chemo his 3rd treatment plus immunotherapy. He has lost so much weight which he didn't have much to begin with but now he's...
Hi. It seems like a good idea to share experiences as only those going through it can know what it feels like. I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer a week ago. Still waiting for follow up tests and I am struggling with my feelings to be honest. It...
Hello . I have stage 4 oesophageal cancer and have had one round of immunotherapy with cisplatin and capecitibine. After a week I had severe chest pain which was diagnosed as a cardiac spasm. Because of this I think they are going to take me off this...
I was diagnosed last year and have had chemo and radiotherapy followed by surgery. At this stage they discovered there had been some spread. Despite this I am making a very good recovery and getting back my original strength and stamina. I do have problems...
Hi everyone. Having finished chemo in December, Oncologist has put me on Herceptin infusions every 3 weeks. My cancer cannot be cured, but can be controlled and doctors very pleased with progress. However, I am feeling more and more tired and often go...
Hello My husband is due to have an oesophagectomy in a couple of weeks. I’m looking for any advice as to his care when he comes home please. Have read various things on line but had minimal detail from our care team. Would like to hear from anyone that...
Hi all , I’m on my 8th day of the diet but finding the going very difficult for a couple of days now ..feeling vey low .. and having to go to bed to keep myself from eating … not sure if I can last another 6 days .. has anyone else been through this ...
Been out today with a couple of good friends, got me drunk, made me feel a million dollars . Better than any drug , prognosis than any doctor can ever give me, my attitude to life changed in4 hrs,. icron , here to stop diagnoses, treatment. Cat scan for...
