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Hi ,had my operation on April, removal of oesophagus, in general I'm eating ok but finding that ut feels like I'm carrying a brick at the base of my stomach, it really is uncomfortable and at times painful, i have adhesions also from operation and on...
My 77yr old husband has recently started falling and I am worried that he could bang hus head. I make sure that I accompany him when he uses the stairs so he is safe. His blood pressure is normally high and he has been taking medication for years but...
Recently diagnosed T2N3M0. First cycle of FLOT chemo yesterday sitting at home with 5FU pumping round. Due four cycles then onto surgery. So far no issues with chemo although had very little sleep last night. Support from hospital excellent.
Hi all. new on here. I was diagnosed 7 weeks ago with oesophageal cancer and after many tests have now found it’s spread to my hip, sacrum and top of spine. Am starting treatment next week and hoping they can throw everything at me. was just wondering...
Hi all Today is the day Dad is admitted to hospital ahead of his oesophagectomy tomorrow. Feeling rather anxious. Just want Dad to be through it and starting his recovery. I've tried talking to him about it but he just says he's OK about it and just...
Hi ihave just finished preop Flot chemo, quite bad rah on face neck and chest. Has anyone experienced this side effect and have advice
My husband was very heavy prior to diagnosis and has lost about 5 stone since last December. He was on a feeding tube for 6 months, until 5th of June, when he had his operation. His weight was steady while on the feeding tube but since the operation he...
Hi everyone, My Dad should have had his last cycle of chemo on 7th July but due to an infection on his foot, this has been delayed provisionally until this Friday 21st July. The infection hasn't quite healed yet and I was wondering how long chemo...
Hi all, i am due for my Oesophago-Gastrectomy on 24 July 23, and would be interested to know how others have got on post surgery. How do I manage sleeping, do I need a special bed or are the wedges sufficient? How mobile are you after release from...
Hello everyone. I'm struggling few months now. I have stomach issues and had an endoscopy 3years ago. 4months now I have pain when I swallow witch was really bad at the beginning and huge pain in my chest. I got to the doc and told me that there's no...
