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My dad has poorly differentiated grade 3 adenocarcinoma. He was offered chemo radiation followed by surgery. The success rate seems awful. He doesn’t want any treatment and wants to manage the best he can. Unfortunately he is having more and more difficulty...
Hi there, I have stage 4 Oesophageal cancer which was diagnosed in Dec 2021. My weight loss is now becoming a big concern I have been in touch with my dietitian today who is also concerned. I generally feel well in myself apart from some of the chemo...
Hi All! I'm havin oesophagectomy in a couple of months time. I have mental health probs and take antidepressants, mood stabilisers and anti-anxiety pills. I'm concerned about not being able to take my pills after operation as I'll be nil by mouth for...
Hi there. I have incurable OC . I have a stent which made things easier at first but swallowing has become more difficult again. The oncologist has booked me 10 sessions of radiotherapy and I was wondering if anyone else had experience of this and can...
Thank you for letting me share your journeys. I admit to feeling both frightened and sad but I am determined to do the absolute best for my wonderful husband . What is your best advice for when he arts Chemo please I am so grateful for this group .. hopefully...
Hi, My husband has just been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. It's been 2 weeks now since we found out. He had severe acid reflux for several weeks before which got so bad that every time he ate he would almost regurgitate every mouthful. Then the...
Does anyone else have problems with the Hickman line I have two fitted now both have fell out the first one nearly a week after first session of chemo I got an infection in and when in hospital it fell out The second one I was on my back to the hospital...
Hi everyone I'm 37 and was diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer which had spread to bones in October and was classed as paliative as i couldnt have an operation. I've had 8 rounds of flot and was eating again fine, ct and pet scan 6 weeks ago shown...
I was diagnosed with Oesophagus cancer just about 1 year ago. Could not have Chemo but had 20 sessions of Radiotherapy. Was given relatively good news after a while. However my health began to deteriorate and it was found that i was bleeding internally...
Diagnosed a few weeks ago, getting settled into pre-habilitation Appointment for starting treatment plan following laparoscopy taking a while Feeling OK as "eating" and weight are settling down, so time to look up and listen
