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Hello all, I am still in shock from my husband’s diagnosis of oesophageal cancer and we have barely started on the dreaded pathway . I know how early days it is but I’ve been checking out all available options and came across the NHS S2 funded pathway...
Just a brief update from my last post where unfortunately the endoscopic procedure to remove the cancer failed. I have now completed 4 pre-op rounds of FLOT and further CT scan, and am booked for the Ivor Lewis procedure tomorrow morning. So am going...
Good morning. I've just embarked on my own cancer journey having been diagnosed with T2 Oesophageal cancer on the 7th October. Been a whirlwind few weeks since finding out and I had my first round of chemo on Wednesday last week which i'm starting to...
Does anyone have any experience of metas that are cutaneous and sub cutaneous?
I have been under the care of an amazing team at Christie Hospital for over 4 years and had my oesophagus cancer surgery by an excellent team at Salford Royal Hospital. I've had more of my share of ups and downs over the past 4 years but my wife who...
Good news today, my husband finished 4 cycles of FLOT 2 weeks ago, he had a CT scan last week which showed that the tumour as shrunk also the lymph nodes. his operation is scheduled for December 29th. Hes been told to build his strength up now, the...
My 71 Yr old mum has been recently diagnosed following an incident with pitta bread early October. She's already on porridge and soup diet but can anyone suggest other "soft" or liquid foods she can make herself. She doesn't like milkshakes or anything...
Hi all, I’m new to this forum and been reading your posts with interest. My husband is diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer, with mets to brain, adrenal and liver. He’s exhausted all treatment options available now being chemo and radiotherapy. This...
Hi My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 OC with a 20 cm tumor high up in the osophogeus. Now in cancer ward as developed infection. Eating semi solids. Ensure shakes. Oncologist seems keen on having gastro put a stent in as in his words the chemo tablets...
Just want to give some positive news about my husband's journey. My husband was diagnosed in December and after unbelievable results from his chemo and immunotherapy, he's gone from stage 4 to stage 2! Today he had a Laparoscopy to discuss the best plans...
