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Hello everyone. My name is Mike and I was diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer on Jan 30th. It came as an utter shock as I am an extremely fit 61 year old and was often in the gym 5 days a week. I have a large tumour in my lower Oesophagus and upper stomach...
Hi. I was diagnosed in January, and awaiting treatment. What waiting time is the norm? I am concerned that the advantage of an early diagnosis is being lost. Peter
I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer T4 N2 M1. It has spread to nodes but not liver or lungs. After the first cycle of treatment I was a little sick for a few days but got over it. After the second cycle, I was very sick and had to go to the acute...
Evening all I have used this platform on numerous occasions throughout my dads journey with stage 3 oesophageal cancer and it has always been an immense comfort so figured it may help for this next stage. My dad is booked in for his oesophagectomy...
I am starting my second round of Chemo tomorrow and dreading feeling worse. I still haven’t fully recovered from my first round. i am on FLOT ( fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel) Do I need to prepare for the worst tomorrow?
Hi everyone, My husband had 2nd cycle of chemo yesterday over 2 hours, is this the normal length of time, both times now he has had bad throat spasms, dizziness and other effects straight after, I think he needs it over a longer time. Any thoughts...
Hi everyone, I’m absolutely devastated about my dad’s news yesterday from the oncologist that there is no treatment they can do and they will just pain manage him at home. He’s been in hospital near 3 weeks with abdominal pain which started when he had...
My mum is going through chemo every week and radiotherapy everyday for 5 weeks Zi can see she is struggling and I want to help to give her a pick me up but I live in Lincolnshire and she is down south. I am planning a visit in 3 weeks and week speak video...
All test done and diagnosed with oesophageal cancer on the junction of stomach. Cannot have operation because I have just finished treatment for breast cancer and they have just found out on a recent scan that the breast cancer has now moved into the...
Hi Can anyone give me examples of their experience of keyhole surgery to remove a portion of the esophagus and upper stomach? I understand it's obviously less invasive, less scarring and quicker recovery time than open surgery but I've been told...
