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So been for pre-surgery assessment today, surgery Monday. Seems real now. Don’t want to think or dwell to much on it, especially after they told me what the surgery entails. So good luck to everyone on this site, and good luck on your journey. Hopefully...
My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma on 24th Dec, he is only 41 and we have a 17year old son. I don't know how to cope today and this evening with everyone wishing everyone a gappy new year.
Thank you all for your responses. Last night was bad, mostly because I had severe lower gut spasms for a while. I've bounced back now after a lie in but going to take it easy today, I have a busy day tomorrow and still working. I've realised that...
Hi, My dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in May 2021. He has gone through chemo, radiation and had surgery at the end of September 2021. He's doing better now even though he has a sore back, shoulder and fatigues quickly with other after effects...
Hello everyone, I suffered breast cancer 4 years ago and thankfully recovered but my ex-husband who was a very dear friend passed away from oesophageal cancer 6 months ago, he passed away suddenly after going through rigorous chemo and radiotherapy. I...
Hi All, I have just started Chemo of incurable stage III adenocarcinoma, T3N3M1. I had my first intravenous Oxaliplatin yesterday and now on 2 weeks of tablets for a different Chemo, Capectabine. Last night my heart rate was high and I didn't sleep well...
Hi. I am around 10 weeks out for the surgery and am currently having 25 sessions of radiotherapy. I’m up to 10 treatments now and am starting to feel it, difficulty and pain in swallowing and the sick feeling is quite bad. I’m dreading the next few weeks...
Hi again all, Does anybody else get a nauseous feeling in their chest now again with this type of cancer? I’m newly diagnosed and haven’t had any treatment as of yet but I sometimes feel a bit sick in my chest. It thankfully doesn’t last very long....
Hi, my husband starts chemo tomorrow, we’ve been on a real rollercoaster for just over a month with different appointments in 4 different hospitals. I’ve been worried wondering how I’ll cope, but tonight I’m really terrified wondering how he’s going to...
