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I had the results from my PET scan on Thursday and it has confirmed the CT scan results T3 N1 M0. The consultant has outlined 2 treatment options : neodjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery or definitive chemoradiotherapy. I feel a bit overwhelmed with...
Hello to you all. This is a first for me (this online group), but not the first time I’ve supported a partner through cancer. I’m sure that I’ll gain support by knowing that we are all dealing with a multitude of needs and feelings. I’m not good at opening...
It can't be removed coos of liver problems not allowed chemo all tests spread to lymph nodes not looking good
In October My husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 oesophageal cancer that spread into liver and is terminal. 2 rounds of brutal chemotherapy and now with immunotherapy. His weight is dropping of him and trying to get an appetite is so hard. He also has...
Hi everyone, Just wanted to come on here for support really. I am having a really bad day. I see him today and a very bad vomiting episode and it’s breaking my heart. If the PET scan comes back with M1 which they predict is there any way back? Are there...
Hi Everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to give you an update as you have all been so supportive. We have been given a T3 L2 diagnosis but the CT scan could not confirm spread. They are saying possibly M1 with a shadow they can see. Got...
Hi everyone I completed my 4 rounds of flot at the end of November went for CT scan last weekend and got the call yesterday to say tumour had shrunk and surgery is 2nd week in January. Relieved and anxious to say the least at what the next stage is...
Hi everyone, as the title suggests myself and my family are dealing with the news that my dad has been diagnosed with the above - as of two weeks ago. He's gone downhill rapidly since he's been struggling to eat, although today he saw the nutritionist...
I got tumer on my oesophageal glands wall not operable
Hi all, My Dad has stage 4 adenocarcinoma, Esophagus cancer (the same as Noddy Holder) does anyone know which type of chemo he was on? My Dads 3 month post his 12 rounds of Folfox. Noddys story has given him some hope so we would like to find out what...
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