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My love has liver and lung mets in addition to primary adenocarcinoma. One doctor told us no liver biopsy is necessary, while another suggested we do a liver biopsy with the possibility of identifying different genes that could respond to immunotherapy...
Hi all, I really need some help and advise feeling very lost at the moment. On Monday my dad (57 years old) was rushed to hospital vomiting blood and black stools. Has lost weight over the last year and recently found out has had trouble swallowing...
I have the feeding tube at night Does any body suffer with Dirahh in the murnin with the feed
Hello again everyone I haven't posted here for quite a while but am doing so now because my lovely husband has nearly reached the end of his journey. He is spending his last days in a palliative care unit at our local community hospital. All the staff...
Hi everyone, my name is Laurence and I was diagnosed with cancer in the autumn of 2009, I went through chemo, and an operation in early 2010. I was treated in Exeter and Plymouth and I thank those people in both hospitals who looked after me. It all started...
Hi all, just wanted somewhere understanding where I can express my experiences. As from previous posts some of you might know I had the esophagectomy a month ago, all went well. Adjusting to the eating is another matter! I know it’s early days but I...
I was wondering if anyone has been cured of OC adenocarcinoma by methods other than surgery
Hello everyone I was diagnosed with Oesophagael Cancer a week or so ago. I have had an endoscopy, Cat scan, Pet scan and laporoscopy. A large inoperable Squamous tumour at base of oesophagus where it joins stomach. Symptoms were problems swallowing...
Hi all not sure if I’ve spelt that immunotherapy correctly but I was wondering if anyone has started it for OC and how were the side effects and advice or info to get your body ready for it. I also wondered how long you waited after chemo/radiotherapy...
