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Been diagnosed with esophageal cancer, starting FLOT next week. To say I'm a bit anxious is an understatement, I'm 48 , don't drink or smoke (any more) and go to the gym 5 days a week, one helluva surprise. My cancer is apparently around the size of a...
Hello best wishes to anyone suffering with this cancer. I would like to hear the experience of any one who have had a Stent inserted. I’m not sure if I’m ready or need this option yet but would be grateful to know how others managed in respect of effectiveness...
Hi My mummy and my children’s grandma has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Aged 65, having lived the healthiest life she could live, this has been hugely shocking. My children are 6, 4 (autistic) and 2 and I have no idea how to tell them. Mum...
Does anyone know what the fitness test involves and what level of fitness they are looking for to pass the test?
We have just received esophageal cancer diagnosis for my husband who is 50. Not sure how to get my head around this. They had originally said treatment and operation but after PET scan it has spread to lymph nodes by neck so palliative care. Could really...
Hi, just checking in.. partner is due for PET scan next week after possibly malignant tumour seen on endoscopy..
Hi all Sorry to post about such a sad topic, but just wondering if there is anyone else out there who is permanently nil by mouth as a result of oesophageal cancer? We found out this morning that it would not in fact be possible to fit a stent over...
Just want to say a big hello to everyone on here. My husband has also been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, stage 4. Spread to the stomach, lungs and liver. Not good to hear however, we are staying positive and hope the chemo will help. My husband...
Well my hubby had his first round of flot on Tuesday another 3 to go but at least it's started no side effects as yet but he is doing well
Hi Neil had a stent fitted yesterday and constantly vomiting brown fluids refused to go back to the hospital initially but I put my foot down, he’s now on a drip can’t have visitors!!! He’s worried that they have disturbed the cancer he said to me that...
