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My sister has been diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer.She has just finished a first round of Chemo and Radiotherapy at the start of January 2023. She has an NJ fitted due to weight loss and is also encouraged to swallow soft foods to keep the...
Hi everyone my husband has just been diagnosed with a large tumour in his oesophagus we are both going through shock disbelief anger and real sadness as we have both just retired and were looking forward to spending happy times together travelling...
Robert, age 67, from Staffordshire. Recently diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer. Just wanted to say hello.
Hi there, I've found myself here trying to find support and reassurance. My mum has oesophageal cancer diagnosed two years ago. Until a month ago she had no real symptoms however almost overnight she couldn't swallow food or liquid. They discovered although...
Hi,I just found this forum....my mum is in hospital with stage 4 oesophageal junction cancer with NG tube she is unable to tolerate the feed and oramorph not helping, so she is not getting any nutrition hoping for a stent Wednesday but even then I'm not...
Hi, my husband has recently had his second round of chemotherapy. Docetaxal and Oxaliplatin. He has started suffering really badly when his hands get cold. He says they are really painful with pins and needles. Can anyone suggest the best type of gloves...
Hubby T2N1M0 had 4 rounds of FLOT, which finished 1feb. On Monday got appointment to see surgeon and they say bring any questions but what do you ask, we are in there hands and prey that the operation goes well. Is there anything you can help us with...
PET scan showed multiple lymph node involvement so no option for surgery Terminal diagnosis just Chemo offered Absolutely devastated We both feel we need help with our mental health as we are both so scared and worried for the treatment and how...
Hi, Am new to this forum but wanted to connect with anyone who may be experiencing a similar journey. My Dad has recently been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in March, which they termed as locally advanced. He has had CT scans, endoscopies and a...
Hi my dad has a tumour which impacts oesophagus, had to have a tracheostomy etc. he was due to start radiotherapy after two rounds of chemo but CT scan when fitting radiotherapy mask shows tumour larger than they thought and lymph node may be impacted...
