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Hello, I’m hoping for some advice, experiences and, most importantly, a little bit of positive hope. My dad has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer. It has spread to distant lymph nodes and his liver, so unfortunately surgery isn...
Hello, My mum is 84 and diagnosed 2 weeks ago after an endoscopy. Was in hospital as she was so weak and hadn’t been able to keep down food, or even swallow much over the last couple of months. Since being in hospital, she has been able to eat and mostly...
Hello I’m new to this community. My husband was diagnosed with lower oesophageal cancer stage 3 in May. It was an endoscopy that found it and since it’s been ct scan, surgeon appointment, aesthetic, dietician pet scan and a laparoscopy. We ar still unsure...
My husband was diagnosed with osegheghel cancer in March of this year. He is getting more tired and sleeping more No energy Had a stwnt fitted. Not able to walk ,so no treatment So just making memories ,well we can And still trying to lead...
Hello Main tumour treated successfully, then metastic spread to lymph nodes picked up on PET. After chemotherapy I have a new active node in my supraclavicle, which has been surgically removed. I also have an active mediastinal node. MDT met today...
had esophagus cancer had 75% of my stomach removed and part of esophagus removed 18 months ago, I have now got secondary cancer in my liver, I’m not have chemo because it made me so ill, I have just had a MRA scan to make sure it’s not spread if it hasn...
Hi. My hubby has stage 3 oesophagus cancer and had his second round of chemo last week. He is feeling quite ill, won't eat or drink as he has a sore throat and lots of phlegm. He has an NJ and 2 different feed types didnt suit him giving him diarrhea...
I was diagnosed in September 2025 at the Royal Marsden Sutton. Surgery was soon ruled out and I started CAPOX and pembrolizumab in October. CAPOX stopped after 3 cycles due to side effect but pemro continued for a further six cycles until kidney issues...
So here we are 27 days after my post about the recurrence. The cancer mets are not the only problem …… the hernia repair has not worked and Chris’s post op conduit is pretty much blocked by a loop of bowel. Nothing they can do. He can’t eat but after...
Had an edoscopy yesterday diagnosed right there and then with lower oesophageal cancer 35cm from incisors. Was just shocked as wasnt expecting that at all!! Couldnt even discuss it just wanted to go home. Was awake all night doing the inevitable google...
