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Hi all. I followed usual route of 4 rounds of FLOT route followed by surgery 7 weeks ago. I was originally told the next phase would be more chemo as a precautionary follow up. Surgery went ok cleat margins however lymph node biopsies 12/31 affected....
Back in October my hubby was diagnosed t3n1m1. We were told quite matter of fact that he probably had 12 months….. he is 51 9 chemos and 25 radiotherapies later and his CT, Endoscopy and biopsies have shown only inflammation .. he has kicked it’s butt...
My husband is 78 and just finished 8 rounds of chemo, although we know he won’t get an operation we’re hoping it’s shrunk. So proud of the way he’s handled all this. Evy
Hi, My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 in June. He only had 2 cycles of chemo which wasn’t working so no chemo since aug/sept. He was managing relatively well, not eating a great deal but able to walk up and downstairs, shower himself etc. Last week...
I have chronic kidney disease together with recent diagnosis of OC and problem is how to treat both. Currently in hospital. Came in for dialysis but cancer took over. Lost weight, no strength, can’t keep any food down. Consultant considering how best...
Hi, I was eventually diagnosed with Esophageal cancer (unfortunately terminal) in April 2019, I am 64 years old and have five children age range from forty to fourteen and six grandchildren. Some month’s before my diagnosis I had started to lose weight...
Hi, After successful surgery for oesophageal cancer about three years ago, my wife unfortunately now has secondary cancer, the nastiest current symptom of which is violent and deep coughing fits which can culminate in her being sick. And, most uncomfortably...
Hi, I'm new to this group. My Husband was diagnosed back In June and had his operation two weeks ago. Whilst relieved to have him home just 7 days after such a major operation I now feel a bit abandoned and not sure where to turn for help and advice...
Hi, My Mum 71 years old she had a Dr’s appointment three weeks ago for indigestion and has now had as endoscopy where she was told she has a she esophageal tumour between 25cm - 18cm and it’s 7cm in size does anyone know where about as in its this upper...
HI, my husband has been gaining weight after surgery he had in May time and after chemo which finished in Sept, but Lately seems to be struggling to eat more. Once he has a breakfast he is finding it hard to eat again during the day says hes always feeling...
