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Hello, A relative has been diagnosed with a 10 cm tumour in the lower part of the oesphagus plus 2 associated nodes. Chemo to shrink the tumour followed by an op. What will the side effects of the chemo be. Can immunotherapy be used instead?
Hello everyone, I hope it’s ok for me to join and post. My dad has been diagnosed with palliative oesophageal cancer, I am wondering if anyone knows of any children friendly books to explain this? Only ones I can have found are regarding treatments...
Hi there, Totally new to all this, my investigation started just one month ago, now I've finally been informed my cancer is in a lymph node in the neck as well as the gullet so operation is not an option and the cancer is not treatable by conventional...
Afternoon all,i done all my awful chemo etc,i got my surgery on the 18th October 21.i live on my own so can i get a Macmillan nurse to come into my home when i am recovering? Many thks,Paul
Hi my husband started his chemo today and has come home with a bottle that pumps into him for 24 hours . Does anyone know if the look of this bottle should change as it still looks exactly the same?
Anyone got any tips to stop being sick?
Hi there, My dad was diagnosed back in December 2020, has had radiotherapy, an NG tube; and has recently been told there is nothing more that can be done for him. He's had a stent placed, but if anything it's made his ability to eat worse. He's wasting...
See my prognosis in a letter to my GP, said my oc was T3N1Mo, ct scan going for pet scan weds, does this sound hopeful, would like some advice.
Evening guys, Not going to lie I'm rather scared after finding out today that I have stage 4 oesophagus cancer. I have a lump and it had also spread to lymthnodes under my diaphragm. I'm only 35 fit as a fiddle and strong. Today has been a huge shock...
Morning everyone, I am managing to get protein drinks down me and green juices, but they are always a challenge due to getting a hack, sticky taste in my mouth than makes me cough. Does anyone have any tips to avoid this taste or to clear my throat...
