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Well day 3 pre op 2 days in critical care. Then now on ward but has HAP which no one told my hubby. I was there when giving meds and asked what they was for. The nurse wouldn't say all a big secret. But our lovely GI nuse came up to see us and I asked...
My brother got diagnosed with OC in December 22 I believe it is stage 4 and has spread to lymph nodes and to his hip. Because of the spread surgery isn't an option. He's unable to eat and is finding it difficult to drink anything but water, he's lost...
Hello, I write this as I am frightened. My Dr has sent me for an endoscopy in the NHS 2 week cancer referral system for suspected Oesphegal cancer. I'm really worried. Today my FBC results came pack - all ok but I have low platelets (136, below reference...
This morning we arrived at Nottingham city hospital, met the surgeon anesthetist and lots of nurses, True to his word surgeon rang when hubby was in recovery. Said all went well and concentrate on recovery, just sat in a waiting area now for him to be...
Hi everyone - thank you for having somewhere to share experiences and offer support. I was hoping someone could help me help my dad. He has recently been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and his results were T 3 N 3 M 0 - adenocarcinoma. He is due...
The other week I posted as my dad had been told he had stage one oesophageal cancer but was awaiting a PET scan. He had his PET scan last Wednesday and today attended for his fitness and medical test only to be taken aside with the doctor to be told operating...
My son managed to fight oesophageal cancer back in 2017, and we thought we were safe! Sadly the Cancer has returned with a vengeance. He has been having cycle after cycle of chemo radiotherapy and it doesn't seem that the cancer has reduced in size...
I am at the beginning of my cancer journey. Some time ago I had bad acid reflux and was put on tablets to control it. The tablets were successful and I have been on them for 18 months. Recently I felt some discomfort when eating and drinking like acid...
I met my oncologist for the first time yesterday before starting FLOT chemo ina couple of weeks. I asked about hair loss but she said I should experience thinning. Those ladies who have completed FLOT did you lose your hair completely or did it become...
I'm just about to start FLOT chemo with consideration for surgery. As this is quite major surgery I am trying to understand the benefits of going privately vs NHS. Am considering it mainly for the post operative care as I know there is a lengthy stay...
