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Hi everyone, So after a long wait we finally had the pet results from the hospital. My dad has got stage 4 squamous cell in the oesophagus due to it spreading from the two tumours to the lymph node in his neck. No distant organ spread. The diagnosis...
I finished my last radiotherapy session yesterday. For the last couple of days having problems with appetite and eating and drinking. After swallowing liquids, tea and water, it hurts a little going down and only have lukewarm drinks. Eating same discomfort...
Hi, this is my first time posting. Does anyone have any experiences with either stents or stretching of the oesophagus? I'm here for my mum who is 82 and has a 5cm tumour which is 16cm down her oesophagus and currently unable to swallow.. anyone who...
Hello, I’ve just joined. Diagnosed with squamous cell oesophageal cancer a week ago following biopsy and endoscopy. Cat scan shows no spread but awaiting a PET scan. I went to my GP in Oct 25 and said I was having some issues swallowing and got referred...
Hello, to all of you that connected with my husband over the last 3.5 years. Sadly he passed away in 19/9/2026. It is very very sad but a blessing at the same time as he suffered dreadfully the last 6 months. I wish all on this journey now lost of love...
Hello I’m new to this community. My husband was diagnosed with lower oesophageal cancer stage 3 in May. It was an endoscopy that found it and since it’s been ct scan, surgeon appointment, aesthetic, dietician pet scan and a laparoscopy. We ar still unsure...
Hi. My husband has Oesophageal cancer, (it hadn't spread anywhere else at the time). diagnosed in April, but inoperable due to his other issues. He's had 2 failed stents (they moved) and a 3rd failed attempt to place a third. His stomach wall is blocking...
My Dad has recently been diagnosed with Oesphageal cancer. Joining here for advice and support on how to help him. Unfortunately it is palliative care as due to other medical complications they are unable to treat I will have various questions but for...
Hello - this is my first post on this forum. As explained in the profile, I am endeavouring to help my younger brother (age 68) who has recently (Mar.2026) been diagnosed with OS Cancer, T3 N1 M0. I have no medical training and am still on a significant...
Hi all, diagnosed 29th June, failed cpex so having chemo and chemoradiotherapy starting next week to treat my t4n2m0 gastro oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. I live near Aberystwyth in west Wales so nearest place for radiotherapy is Swansea so I'll...
