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GP has spent 7months taking blood and fecal tests for lower abdominal pain suspected for a food allergy. 3months ago I mentioned I felt a mass in my sternum. A month ago I had problems swallowing and developed a cough. After a complaint about the...
I had Oseophagus cancer in 2018, between 2019/2021 I had about 14 dilations of the oseophagus which all narrowed. 2021 I had a stent put in which narrowed at both ends. In 2022 I had a jej feeding tube put in, this has caused me a few problems. I use...
Hi All, I was wondering what sorts of adjustments need to be made post surgery - I'm thinking specifically about beds. I'm assuming that you can't lie flat and need to sleep at an angle. Are there other such lifestyle adjustments that have to be made...
Hello everyone, brand new newbie here... Looking for some chat and advice really, my dad was diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer back in March '22 and has had a bit of a rough time with it. He started on the Chemo to try and shrink the tumour pre surgery...
Hi i was diagnosed with throat cancer this August and was about to start chemotherapy so I could have major surgery early next year to rebuild my throat. My cancer was Ill defined and aggressive so I was keen to get on. It was in my gullet and nowhere...
So a few days before our daughter’s wedding I started to feel unwell again and the persistent cough came back. I was taken into hospital and another stent was fitted. The staff at the hospital were beyond amazing-determined to get me to the wedding! I...
Hi All, I was wondering how others have prepared for their treatment. The surgeon has suggested to just eat 3 healthy balanced meals a day plus work up to an hour a day of exercise. I was wondering what others experience is? One of the issues that led...
Hi I haven't posted before so here goes. October last year my husband was diagnosed with oesophagus cancer. No symptoms just a routine check. Since then had flot for 8 weeks. The operation in may this year. Good news is he is cancer free. So no need for...
Hello there, my warrior hubby was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in feb 2022 and liver cancer in March. both primary with no connection he’s had radiotherapy on his oesophagus and is currently having immunotherapy every 3 weeks they have said...
Hi My husband (39) had just been diagnosed with a large oesophageal tumour and has also spots on liver. It has been a huge shock to us as a family. He has had a stent in today to try and allow him to eat a bit better to get his strength up for treatment...
