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So, I’m still undecided as to having surgery. Why I’m dithering who can say, as I can’t say. I’ve been given a date for the surgery that’s 10 days away regardless of saying yes & agreeing. I’m not being ungrateful or a time waster. I can’t help but shrug...
I am on FLOT every fortnightly 3rd week side effects bearable only thing now getting sore mouth . I am using shop brought none alcohol mouth wash just painful to eat Anyone got any other ideas to easy pain
Hi My Dad has seen specialist today this is what he’s been told. The tumour IS NOT spreading... it's close to my heart so that, my age and weight rules out surgery ..too risky. so I'm being referred to the oncologist for non invasive treatment to...
Hi my dad best oesaphageal cancer nearly 5 years ago. his been reliant on a feeding tube ever since. ct and mri about 6 weeks ago gave him the all clear. couple of weeks ago he wad in hospital. Couldn’t even keep water down, been ongoing since. Constant...
Hi there, after discovery of squamous carcinoma in November 2021, laser cell removal, chemo and radio therapy in September-October 2022, and oesophagectomy with adjacent lymph nodes removal on 22 March, I am recovering - pretty well I think, although...
Hi everyone, my treatment is about to start this week when I see the Oncologist on Monday and have already been given an appointment on Tuesday to have a feeding tube fitted (been told this will require a 5 day stay in hospital), bit apprehensive about...
In December I started chemo-radiotherapy for squamous OC. I had already lost the ability to swallow and keep anything down the month previously. My oncologist said my swallow could come back after the first chemo.- it didn't. I am now 7 weeks post treatment...
Just of my progress of 2nd circle of chem Side effects the same as circle 1 but rampping up a little But know we know whats coming we have things in place to deal withem If your on fittness for Op programe try and go as much as you can its does...
Hello, I am about to start FLOT treatment next week prior to surgery. I am concerned about side effects and the unknown journey ahead. I was looking to retire next year and did not ever expect this, but does anyone.
Hello to you all. My Mum has just got back from the specialist and she said he was absolutely excellent, kind and extremely knowledgeable. He has informed her she has a squamous cell carcinoma which measured 29cm to 35cm positional distance from teeth...
