People of any background, gender identity or sexual orientation etc can be diagnosed with cancer. Please be welcoming and supportive when talking to others.
We keep this a safe space for everyone. To find out more, take a look at our Community Guidelines.
Hi, at long last I have joined up! I have just finished the preoperative phase of chemo (FLOT) and am now preparing for my CT scan next week which will, hopefully, lead to a surgical assessment within a fortnight and, in turn, surgery by end of May...
Hi , I haven’t wanted to write online before as I’m scared someone I love will see and know that I’ve posted online . My mum had oesophageal cancer and is not coping well , need like minded friends x
Hi I am 10 years now since starting treatment for OS and cancer free but swallowing becomes increasingly difficult and I choke and vomit 3-4 times a week. I know a stent is a possibility. Stretching has reached its max so I wonder if anyone can offer...
My Dad has recently been diagnosed with Oesophagael cancer - this was found following an endoscopy which was a surprise as no symptoms but followed on from a FIT test through GP as had ongoing diarrhea and the results from FIT test were positive, also...
Hi. Im new to this forum. My husband was diagnosed bout 2 months ago witn a NET in the small bowel. They said it was size of a mandarin orange. However progress seems to me to be very slow. He has just been for nuclear medicine scan. App he now needs...
Hello Folks, I'm hoping I'm in the right place! My father was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with oesophageal cancer. Consultant said due to his age (80) and other health conditions surgery or chemo was not an option. Before this diagnosis I would see him...
So today I met with a surgeon in Oxford hospital. I was originally diagnosed with stage 4 osophagus cancer with secondaries in my lymthnodes with one near my kidney and one near my aorta. A treatment plan of chemotherapy and herceptin made the cancer...
Hi all, I had my second round of chemo last week, side effects not too bad again, hair has now come out so I’m wearing a hat or my wig when I go out. I’ve got a bit of a sore tongue which I know is a side effect but I’ve noticed everything I eat has...
Hello This is the first time I've posted in this group although I have been reading lots of people's posts since my husband was diagnosed with OC last August. Originally he was scheduled for chemo then surgery as the cancer had only spread to a few...
Hi everyone, I’m now 6weeks post op, getting stronger everyday light exercise-walking upwards of a mile a day. Eating just about everything in small portions, able to enjoy a couple of pints of beer nce a week.it was tough first couple of weeks, liver...
