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Hi all, I’m fours years post Ivor Lewis and have been reasonably ok, the only trouble I’ve had is discomfort after I’ve eaten (not dumping) I have had a number of endoscopy’s and stretching which helps for about 6 months then I’m back to pain again...
My 68 yr old husband was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in October this year (2024) when it was already at stage 4, having metastasised to his spine (T5) and lymph nodes nearby. He went rapidly downhill with his ability to swallow, and when it got...
Has anyone got any recommendations for wedge pillows from amazon to help with overnight reflux?
Hello, I am new here and had a few questions about my dads oesophageal cancer. We have been told its not curable and he is currently having chemotherapy. The code is T3N3M1. He is half way through his 6 months of Chemotherapy, he is having it...
Hi all, firstly I hope everyone is doing as well as can possibly be, I think about you all daily. I posted some weeks back in sheer panic that my partner was found incidentally to have a tumour in his oesophagus upper GI on a general health check lung...
Good evening Today my husband of 39 received a diagnosis of oesophageal Cancer . The tumour is 8cm !!! in size and he's in a lot pain . He has a CT scan on Monday or Tuesday and the following week a meeting to discuss next steps . I'm beside myself...
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. First went to GP as had persistent sore throat, difficulty swallowing and lost 1 stone in weight. I have been very stressed recently so thought it was down to that but GP did fast track referral to ENT. ENT...
Mum sadly passed away yesterday after being diagnosed with stage 4 osaphagus cancer in January. The care and support have been amazing. Thoughts and prayers to all on this journey xx
Hi, My father has been on chemo and immunotherapy (Opdivo) since april 2024 and already at his last visit to the oncologist, his CEA value had risen from around 50 to 140. The CT scan was a little bit inconclusive. This week he has a new appointment...
so, one it feels weird not to have the 5am alarm to get ready for rt treatment tomorrow. finished 25th one friday just gone, did 4 out 5 chemo which oncologist seems to have been very happy about, but my god, compared to the breast cancer rt x 15 sessions...
