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friend sent through a link as i mentioned the sarong trial, just having a look now, any one have any dealings with thank you jules x
I am almost 12 months post op but I still have really bad days and today is one of them I am experiencing a tightening grip around the scar issue which is going under my bust. I still experience nausea. Is anyone else experiencing these symtoms
On my second course no op cos of liver cerosos
Hi, This is my first time posting here, I am not very good with writing things down and expressing my feelings, but right now I am feeling lost, alone, helpless and needing some kind of comfort, advice, and hope. If anyone can offer any words, I would...
Hi My partner was diagnosed in August 24 with oesophageal junction tumour T3 and already advanced liver mets. He had 3 cycles of Capox and was eating well again. However his CT showed disease progression in his liver and he was swapped to second line...
My mums journey started in July with a chest infection which led to enlarge lymph nodes, to endoscopy to oesophageal cancer. Unfortunately Dr's say they can't cure cancer but just treat . My mum has had 6 cycles of chemo However, this whole time has...
sorry to be posting this, and thank god i had some advice from you lovelies that have been thorugh the op, so i had an idea what to expect after the procedure. now i am just sitting here trying to wade through leaflets, food choices. i feel i have gone...
Good evening to all, I would like to share my story to date and if I can be of any support to any of you please reach out. I was diagnosed with Oesophageal cancer in May 2022. My diagnoses was first met with anger, why me? I now think why not...
Hi everyone i hope you don’t mind me messaging but I am so lonely and my partner best friend has deteriorated rapidly over the last week. We are now approaching the final stage and I’m heartbroken. I’m sorry to message you all but you have all been...
Hi, I am at the beginning of a journey many of you will be familiar with. I started having problems with my swallowing in November and contacted my GP straight away. I knew the risk as my mum had esophageal cancer. Things then moved quickly I was booked...
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