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Hi not been on for ages partner finally started his chemo and omg after first lot he found he could eat more soild foods hes list wuite a bit of weight but hes putting it on. Little side effects has ct scan today amd a face 2 face with consutant tomorrow...
I have recently been diagnosed with stage 3 adenocarcinoma of my oesophagus. No treatment plan in place as still having tests. I am very worried, I am by myself as my partnership ended very dramatically just before Christmas and I have struggled to cope...
Hi, my partner, Stuart, had an oesophagectomy on 14 November 2024. He was lucky that he didn’t need chemo either before or after the operation. However, he’s still on a nasal gastric tube, which he hates with a vengeance, and his voice is still hoarse...
Hi, I have stage 4 OC spread to liver diagnosed back in November 2024. I am now 3/4 of way through Folfox chemo which I am tolerating well and mid term scan suggested tumours were shrinking. The stent I had fitted in December to restore my swallow...
Hello all, My husband's oncologist is arranging for him to have a stent fitted to help ease his swallowing. Just 2 weeks ago we went out with close family to watch the rugby and went for a curry afterwards. He had a milder one for a change because of...
Hi All I hope you’ve all had the best day that you can. I’m really hoping you can advise/help me please. I had my second round of chemo today & with the first round, I could start to eat. However, for the last three or four days I literally feel like...
My mum (74) has recently been diagnosed with a gastrooesophageal junction tumour. We are awaiting biopsy results however the medical team are absolutely certain this is malignant. We have been told that the treatment pathway is likely to be chemotherapy...
My mom was diagnosed with OC in Jan 24, she’s 86 and was told no treatment just palliative care as she has a lot of other comorbidities. She’s been doing ok, had ups and downs with swelling in her feet, sickness and general fatigue but this week has been...
Hi all I’m home after my surgery last Monday, feeling well still on pain killers but just want to reassure any body facing surgery soon that it’s not quite as bad as you might think ! Eating a sloppy diet on day 4 all good at the moment let’s hope it...
Chris, my husband, is due for surgery April 9th and I want to get my head around cooking for him when he gets home. I need to be prepared. I know it will be tiny portions at frequent intervals but does everything have to be truly puréed to start with...
