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I'm experiencing dumping on almost every occasion that I eat. First the sweats, then the nausea and increased heart rate and finally the actual "dumping" itself! Does anyone experience this horrible thing after every bloomin meal or is it just yours truly...
Hi all I’m curious to know if taking creon has made a noticeable difference on gaining weight and to how often you are taking it and quantity? have you had any side effects and how long have you you had to take it to notice weight gain ? thanks
Hi I have just be told I have Oesophagus Cancer don't know what stage till I see the consultant on Friday so I thought I would join the groups so if I need any help
Hi everyone Just to update anyone who might be interested in my journey I finally had my operation on the 24th of September. I was surprised at how calm and relatively collected I was on the trip to the hospital! All the necessary injections (including...
Hi I wanted to create a thread where people can share there experiences of a particular side effect and share how it affected them with what treatments were offered. The hope is that we can build a data base for people who are suffering with a particular...
Hello all I’m a newbie so wanted to say hi
Hi I am 49 years of age and 6 years post op, after being diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer. In the early part of 2018 aged 43 I underwent the ivor lewis procedure accompanied by pre and post op chemotherapy, my treatment finished in mid 2019...
We feel so let down by our cancer care team. Husband had his first Chemo session last Monday, to try and shrink the tumour, prepared to give it a go, so he could possibly start eating again. Had the Chemo, 6 hours later walking in the corridor to reception...
Hi, I recently had an endoscopy where they found what they described as a small growth just above the gullet. They took biopsies and on Friday I have a CT scan. I have never felt so scared in my entire life. I am 61 yrs old and up until this point felt...
just trying to get focused etc, not started treatment yet but sure its going to be soon, but anyway letter from oncologist shows lookiing to go down chemo/radiotherapy combo over 25 weeks, so when i get through the other side, any idea when if all has...
