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Hi was diagnosed on the 6th of December. Had most of the tests now. Waiting for another camera down my throat on the 7th of January then on the 14th I have a CPEX test hopefully all goes well for the treatment stage. I'm worried about what the treatment...
Am I sleeping myself to health, or death? Should I listen when my body tells me it needs rest, or is it the cancer speaking, trying to save itself? Should I push myself and take up a personal trainer? I’d like to hear the opinions of the people here in...
Hi my partner has jus been diagnosed with cancer so ive joined here for help and advice
We finally got the results of the PET scan this morning and have been told there is nothing they can do. I am in shock and beyond devastated. The results show spread to bones, liver and lungs. They won’t even try treatment. I don’t understand why? He...
So we've had lots of calls through today. Husband will be on oxaliplatin, capecitabine and immunotherapy- Pembrolizumab (super happy about this) 27th Dec we have chemo meeting at our hospital Still having a pet scan at Royal marsden on 31st chemo...
So yesterday my husbands diagnosis changed to incurable and inoperable The staging was T3 N3 M1 Four days after our first meeting , they have said that it's in lymph nodes in the stomach . we do have a 2nd opinion at the Marsden on Wednesday . Drugs...
I spoke to the oncologist yesterday and he said I should start eating normally and cut my jej night feed down as the chemo seems to have shrunk the tumour, which I am very happy to do, have eaten a couple of small meals today but nothing tastes the same...
Hello, Does anyone have any experience or advice with regards to late dumping caused by sugar? My dad is coming up for 3 months post op and is suffering from late dumping caused by sugar. We've been advised to eat nothing that is more than 5% sugar...
Hi all, Merry Christmas, hope you have a lovely day and enjoy your Christmas dinner if you can. Treasure your quality time with loved ones and let's hope we have many more to come. Never give up hope Love to you all ️ Angie x
Hi all, Sadly I had a 2nd endoscopy yesterday plus the results of a 2nd CT/pet scan. Cancer seen on the liver, consultant doesn’t feel any oesophageal operation is beneficial now and to basically consider remaining life in months. Possibly the most...
