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Afternoon, my dad has received radiotherapy and immunotherapy for his oesophageal cancer. The radiotherapy massively reduced the tumour, he was given immunotherapy bus sadly this has not worked. He has been offered Carboplatin & Fluorouracil chemotherapy...
Hi folks. I had 28 lymph nodes removed during the Ivor Lewis open procedure to remove a tumour in the junction of my esophagus and stomach. I have been experience a swelling bloating and tightening in my abdomin from where my rib cage meets in the middle...
I have read a few people's experiences of swallowing improving quite soon after starting FLOT chemo, and was wondering if this is the case for most people? I have had 2 rounds so far, another 2 to go before my operation, and haven't noticed any difference...
Hello A question to all of you Post Op people? Did any of you experience a persistent dry cough after your surgery? If so how long did it last for? And did you do or take anything that helped you? I am 5 weeks post op and this cough that I have had...
Hi all ive not been in here for a while….. my husband had Stage 4 cancer of the oesophagus and sadly passed away 4 weeks ago. my husband fought this cruel disease and never let it define him. I’m so proud he was my husband. please don’t give up hope...
Hi my brother has his last session of radiotherapy for Oesophageal cancer on Friday. 25 sessions in total. His oncologist said the next few weeks after treatment finishes can be hard. I’m just wondering what other peoples experience is with the weeks...
My MIL was recently diagnosed with T3N2M1 esophageal cancer. I will post a full run down on how her journey to date, as its not been a straight forward one. I'm looking for some initial advice on surgery options. My MIL today was told surgery is not...
last feb my beloved husband became ill - which eventually was diagnosed as autoimmune hepatitis. it was touch and go for a while. liver and kidneys complications. we had a horrendous time, long days at hospital etc. eventually he turned a corner. in september...
Hi all I hope you are all doing okay My friend has a CT scan in a few weeks after his treatment - chemo, surgery and chemo. Is this to check that there is no cancer? can this scan detect even early cancer or Lymph Nodes for example? Has anyone any...
Hi sorry not been on here much tough few weeks fella finally hone form hospital after 4 weeks stent put in liver to un block duct . So chemo now to start on 20th march. Hes finding it hard ti swallow soilds so hes on soups and smoothies the blender is...
