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Hello I’ve never joined anything like this before but feel we’re going to need as much help as we can get. It’s nice to know that there are people who are going through the same emotions as we are who are willing to share their experiences. My husband...
Hi all ! I was diagnosed with oesophagal cancer, at the end of June. Since then, I have had a stent fitted, before chemo started in August. I started the 5FU treatment, and since then, have had problems with my stent. I found out today that it has moved...
Hi All, I am looking for some advice really, a close relative of mine has been diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer about 6 weeks ago. He has recently developed swollen legs beneath the knee and very yellow eyes. We were told upon diagnosis that...
Hi all I am wondering if anyone here has had Nivolumab? My husband's oesophageal cancer is now incurable, and he has secondaries in his lung. His lungs have a lot of fluid in them, and he coughs terribly, coughing up phlegm etc. He is restarting treatment...
I am due to have surgery for Oesophagael cancer next month and today I was sent a booklet on Photon Beam Therapy, has anyone on here had this treatment.
Hi all we’ve managed to be in touch with the oncologist on Friday morning unfortunately they have told my husband that there is no cure for his oesophagul cancer it has unfortunately spread to his lungs and pancreas he’s now in hospital on drips for an...
Hi all...just signed up after an endoscopy last Friday showed a tumor at the bottom of my oesophagus...3cm apparently...though I don't know what that means.... caused by hiatus hernia & barratts oesophagus Got a CT scan on Wednesday then wait for the...
Hello, this was previously posted on a different thread but I have been directed to this specific forum. I'm new to this support network. My mum was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer 3 weeks ago. She's 65, and has numerous disabilities, including a...
I have just had no 3 of 4 FLOT chemo, it usually takes 3-4 days before the side effects kick in. This time its been quiet harsh mainly diahorrea. I know this can be a problem but has anyone had diahorrea so bad that it causes significant weight loss?...
I was diagnosed with Oesophagegeal cancer 3 weeks ago. My growth is relatively small at the moment, about 2cm. However, its very painful when I swallow, especially the first 4 to 5 mouthfuls. I've been asked to make a decision regarding treatment. They...
