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Hello all I have had Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia for 16 years and have now been diagnosed with Oesphageal cancer, just had a CT scan and a P.E.T. scan along with a lung function test and a electrocardiograph this week. Given the abnormal blood cell...
after having chemo, then radiotherapy, how long after radiotherapy would you have any tests to see how the cancer is doing, i had 1cm in my upper oesophageal , i had chemo , then when tested i had camera down throat, no cancer seen , but took biopsies...
Been for my gastroscopy today and been told that what I thought was an ulcer is in fact most likely cancer. They have taken biopsies for testing to confirm. Got to wait a couple of weeks now. I don't think I need to wait, why would the specialist tell...
Don't quite know where to begin. My husband was told he had a Hiatus Hernia and prescribed medication for it. Only later did we learn that you are not supposed to be on it long term. Turned out after an endoscopy that he had stage 4 oesophageal cancer...
Hi everyone my husband is having a what they’re calling a trial dissection on Wednesday in the hope that they can remove his large tumour If it goes ahead, I wanted to ask whether he’ll need to sleep upright for a few weeks afterwards? He doesn’t find...
Hi group, Does anyone who has had their operation have the head of their bed raised to sleep or do you just use extra pillows.wjich ses to work best?
Hi - I am 70 and I was diagnosed with stomach cancer last August for which I had my stomach removed and part of my bowel used for the new stomach. I have recovered well from this operation and was told there was no spread in the lymph nodes. I also have...
Hi, I was diagnosed with oesophogeal cancer a few weeks ago, and am in a situation where I am being investigated/treated (eventually) across 2 counties, which means breakdowns in communication, different opinions, and even a missed nodule on my thyroid...
My wife was diagnosed with upper GI Oesophageal cancer early in 2022. Mid way through the year she began an aggressive bout of chemotherapy and radiotherapy which completed August. Whilst initial indications were good, the cancer has come back, with the...
Hi to everyone in this group. I have recently been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer after and endoscopy, CT scan and PET/ CT scan. Unfortunately the cancer has metasised? Into some of the bones in my back, so I have been told I am not eligible for...
