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well we had a ride he couldn't have op as when under found a mass by lower bowl that's was removed really ross as he had 8 chemo's then we were offered autoimmune treatment with 6 chemo's which we are on number 5 1 more to go then tabs were told only...
Hi I am new here, I have just been diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma in my esophagus.
Waiting for what will happen have just had Petscan and trying to keep positive
Hi everyone, hoping you’re all as well as can be in this crappy situation. My mum was diagnosed last week after having a gastroscopy and biopsy. She then had CT scan straight after. They said she had T3N1M0. Mum does have Atrial Fibulation and COPD...
Recommendation for head wear and wigs please. My scalp is very sore, with spots/sores, anyone else experience this. I have just ordered some good, natural ingredients shampoo. I am missing food so much, I have just had my 2nd round, I am having carbo...
Hi all, Having just got an “all clear” from the washes from my laparoscopy last week, I am on course to begin chemotherapy next month. have a short holiday booked for December which I still have a small hope of being able to fit in around this. Could...
Well we had our appoint with doctor but he not feeling great in still quite pain with his stomach had a mir all well tumour not moved stent clear bowel fine just feeling ill tired all the time pain got something to do process foods he eats to many of...
Hi all, My dad (66) has just been diagnosed & has a 5cm tumour which is making it near on impossible to swallow most things even liquid things but his consultant doesn’t think they need to intervene & widen the oesophagus yet. He’s been referred to...
I had a keyhole Ivor Lewis oesophegtomy on 13 October, with complications afterwards meaning I was in hospital for 3 weeks. I had a chyle leak which meant another minor op, but all of this was successful. I'm now 5 weeks post main op, and still have a...
Hi everyone, been trawling the internet looking for soft food ideas etc. I came across this document which I found to be well written. It’s from NHS Great Western Hospitals thought it well worth a read to see if it can help/ideas www.ruh.nhs.uk/......
