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Hi I'm new here, My husband was diagnosed with oesophagus cancer in March this year, he'd been struggling to swallow for a while, before he finally listened to all his family to go and find out what it was, it has also spread to his liver, lymphnodes...
Just had post op appointment hisstogy report brilliant no cancer we have had an emotional day but so pleased be strong every one X
Hello, I am a daughter to my dad who has got both of the above. I was just reaching out to see if anyone was has a family member in the same situation? My dad has never wanted to know his life expectancy which I completely respect and although he has...
Hi all So I had a lump removed from my oesophagus that was cancer now have had more tests that have found evidence of metastatic adenocarcinoma cells so going to see oncologist on Monday about having cemo just wondering how long after seeing the oncologist...
Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with esophagus cancer after an endoscopy, CT Scan and Pet Scan due to heartburn and difficulty swallowing. A very confusing 3 weeks of tests and hospital appointments followed, next course of action is chemo then operation...
It’s been a tough time for sure. The tumour made a hole in my oesophagus and set up an infection in my lung. It was a miracle that I didn’t get sepsis but after a 2 week stint in hospital I am at home trying to recover. It means an operation is not possible...
I would like to ask what has been the follow up experience for people after their surgery, I did think there may be a yearly scan but my consultant said they don’t “overscan” patients. His comment to me was “if you start to lose weight or have symptoms...
My dad was diagnosed with advanced oesophageal cancer on the 11th May 2021 (we where told 1st of all that it was stomach cancer). None of us knew what to expect, we where scared to ask. For my dad it started out with him having a sore back, just beside...
I’m an esophageal cancer survivor. I had the surgery about a year ago and I’m now at the stage where I report back to the MDT every quarter on my condition. I’m finding it difficult to talk to family and friends at this stage because I don’t want to worry...
Hello I am new to this forum and this is my first post. My mum has just been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma T4N2 the oncologist has told us that it hasn’t spread although she hasn’t had a PET scan yet. The tumour is inoperative due to size (4...
