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Just got back from hospital, looking like oesophageal junction cancer, 5cm in length. Pretty worried about my outlook. Waiting for Biopsy results after 8 samples taken. Don't know what lies ahead, early in the process. Pretty lost.
Good Morning Firstly I have spoken to the team and I am waiting for an appointment for a endoscopy. I am 6 months post op. Ivor lewis, robotic. T3,N2,M0, histology all clear. All has been fine, usual side effects have been Dumping, hypos, it’s...
Hi I’m very new to all this. Diagnosed with S4 in March and now part of a clinical trial at UCLH. Fortnightly chemo/immuno. So far no terrible side effects and actually feeling pretty good for a reasonably fit 77 yo. How long can I expect that to last...
Dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer last month, at the end of July we found out it was terminal. He had a stent fitted two weeks ago, but now has back pain, has anyone had this. dad cannot have any treatment due to a major heart attack 4 years...
Hi has anyone had this? Hubby had op 10/7/24 and they got all of the tumour with clear margins which was a relief as according to the surgeon it was huge. 32 clear lymph nodes with the 33rd having signs of cancer that had been zapped by FLOT. His...
After being diagnosed in December of 2022, having surgery in June 23, chemo radiation in December 23 - January 24 and being told no evidence of disease in March 24. We found out the cancer had returned in his liver and spleen a few weeks ago. He lost...
46years and feel I have a death sentence so scared for the journey ahead, I have an 18 & 21 year old, amazing hubbie and boxer dog chemo starts in 2 days
I went through the diagnosis, chemo/radiotherapy and Ivor Lewis operation during 2023 and now 10 months down the road from the operation. Had a few complications along the way which delayed my exit from hospital but have now pretty much recovered and...
Hi all Got to hospital today only to be told treatment is not starting until September 9th. Bit disappointed as had a blood test yesterday in preparation. I guess these things happen as the cancer wards are so busy with a lot of people needing treatment...
I have found this site invaluable when navigating my husband's diagnosis and treatment of oesophageal cancer. Alas, he was admitted to hospital on Monday with sepsis and he died on Wednesday at 4.20 pm. He never really recovered consciousness and wasn...
