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Hi, Following my cancer in 2009 i had the operation to remove a large part of my oesophagus and the top of my stomach. They then pulled my stomach up and joined it to what was left of my oesophagus. This allowed me to eat and drink again. In 2013 the...
Hello, I hope it’s okay to post this here. My close friend has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and it can’t be operated on. She will be having both chemotherapy and radiotherapy but has been told it is palliative. I would like to buy a few...
Hi all, so.... I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago following an endoscopy and CT scan. I had a PET Scan just shy of a week ago and find out on Wednesday (2 days) if its spread. I've a date in the diary for my Oncology consultant appointment (next Thursday) where...
My Mom, was diagnosed with Oesophageal cancer shortly after her 80th birthday, she had a feeding tube fitted shortly after diagnosis. She completed chemo and radio therapy mid December. So, now, 6 weeks after completion the affects of the treatment have...
Hi, just thought I would say hello. Have been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma - still going through the process for staging/spread etc. So far am T3 with no mets but have been warned it may change especially after pet-scan which is more able to pick up...
Hello again Firstly I want to say thankyou to everyone on this forum, I don't always have the strength to post or reply but even just reading the posts help greatly, so thanks. Well after a rollercoaster of a ride yesterday being told my husbands...
Just wanted to reach out to those folks who have recently had the surgery or are about to (Ivor Lewis in particular) and how life after can be as normal as possible. I'm five years on from my op this March 2022 and along with additional medical complications...
We're now nearly three years on after an 8 hour operation and my husband is doing well, eating nearly normally and feeling good. After the feeding tube was removed we weaned him on smooth yogurts and warm Greggs sausage rolls! (his choice) Full fat milk...
Hi , I was diagnosed just before Christmas, I've had a CT scan and a P.E.T scan, the tumour hasn't spread anywhere else but the P.E.T scan showed something higher up and the specialist isn't sure what it is, I've got to have another test to see what it...
Hi, new to this group and have just had an oesophagectomy about 11weeks ago. Recovering well physically but swallowing has become very painful and food sometimes sticks. I chew well but still happens. Awaiting a barium swallow to check for scarring -...
