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Having survived the five weeks of radio and chemotherapy, and the after effects, my oncologist decided I could have my stomach tube removed, as I was able to swallow again, and eat fairly normally. The stoma site has healed up fine. But perhaps I got...
Desperately trying to find an option for 5th line treatment for my husband after a year of progression free survival on folfiri. Her2+, CPS score of 12, not sure if we know mismatch repair status. Stage 4 at diagnosed with liver metastases and regional...
My Dad was rushed to A+E Sunday just gone, he had stomach pains. We waited nine hours to be seen, the dr instantly looked concerned for my father’s health. He had a scan and was left in a bed in the hallway for an additional eight hours. Once he arrived...
Hello I'm Jason today was biopsy day. They found a 4cm malignant tumour in my oesophagus. I also have what's called a Barrett's oesophagus. They have scheduled a pet scan for me on the 24th and once done i would assume I will get an appointment to see...
Although I have good private healthcare, I am inclined to NHS treatment instead for many reasons (although I have time to change my mind). I am due to start chemo soon, but I would be intrigued to hear about the experience of others here (relative pros...
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Hi I just wanted to introduce myself I’m Clive I’m 49 years of age, a farther to 4 children and grandfather to 1 granddaughter. Back in March 2018 I was diagnosed with stage 2 oesophageal cancer. In April I underwent ECF (Cisplatin-Epirubicin-Fluorouracil...
i dont know whats worse the waiting time or the whole way of rethinking how and when you eat. Feel the whole food thing was really brushed over, thank god for this forum. have heart and lung scan today, not sure why, just got given the appointment options...
Hello, My dad was diagnosed in May 24 and had a stent fitted in July 24. Unfortunately he was unable to have an operation to remove the 8 tumors as he was too weak and since then has been unable to have chemo because he’s just got weaker and weaker...
https://oesophagectomylife.co.uk /# cut and paste or copy into your browser bar. Also if anyone lives in the Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and IOW area there is a support group that meets face to face and has social media platforms. on Instagram...
