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Hello everyone. My husband (who is 69) was diagnosed with cancer of the gastro-oesophageal junction at the end of last year. We've been told it's curable and he's recently started his pre-op FLOT chemo. He was fine for a couple of days but then had quite...
Hi, I had my gastroscopy last Thursday. I had no problem with my throat when I went in. Now, five days later my throat still feels thick and sore. Is this normal?
Hello everyone this is my first post however I have found this forum helpful reading about other people's experiences. I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer at the junction of my stomach on 14th October 2025 following trouble swallowing food. ...
Well getting scan results on Friday 13th definitely doubled my stress levels. My previous scan in Oct showed thickening in the area I had the tumour before chemo and radiotherapy and that it had spread to lymph nodes on both sides. I was told I was...
Hi guys, its been a while from I've been on but wanted to ask for some help. My partner is 50 he's 3 years post op and suppose doing ok, however he cant get back to work as all he seems to do is throw up and be on the toilet. At night time he chokes...
Another new one to this forum, just waiting chemo start date and then onto the big op. Last 8 weeks have been a surreal whirlwind of tests but all the medical professionals have been amazing and so kind and my husband been giving me amazing support. Ive...
Hi I’m new here, my mum was diagnosed last June, she’s had radiotherapy for 5 days, brachha therapy, 2 stents fitted 1st one failed, last stent was fitted dec, and I wish I could turn back time as it’s been horrendous since her pain is next level! This...
Hi all, i was diagnosed last Thursday and have had a CT scan and am now waiting for whatever is next. I just wanted to say hello, it's good to know that this network is here,thank you x
Hi I just wanted to see if other have the same problem I had oesophagus cancer 4 years ago and suffer with the reflux I feel so ill after the attack is there anyone who has the same problem that could help me also the dimping but I call it my moment I...
My partner, Stuart, had an oesophagectomy over a year ago. He has been unable to eat, getting nutrition through a nasal gastric tube. He had vocal cord palsy as well but it was treated in August but sadly only had his voice for two months. Since October...
