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Does anyone have a suggestion for how to swallow pills? I find taking them with still water very difficult. Swallowing water is difficult although sipping tea and coffee is ok so I’ve increased my intake of herbal tea.
Hi all, I’m writing on behalf of my 54 year old husband - stage 4 metastatic adenocarcinoma. He’s had Capox since mid December which has now stopped having an effect on all tumours, has had 2 lots of herceptin and about to start docetaxel next week...
Hello all untreatable oesophageal tumour with liver met does a stent mean end of the road ? And why would they fit if able to tolerate liquids soup etc ? why would that be offered and not immunotherapy or radiotherapy / combination Thankyou
Hello all, My first time writing so please forgive me if i get any info wrong... Just to give you some background info: My Grandad (a very fit 80yr old) was diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer spread to his stomach, liver and lymph nodes....
I had my operation in 2020 and I’m eating ok but I’m finding foods that I’m fine with one day upset me on other days. I’ve also become a bit obsessed about certain types of food, has anyone else experienced this ? It’s so strange not to feel hungry anymore...
Hi all i have really found the positive energy on this site helpful. I am waiting to start chemotherapy and radiotherapy but still have a week to wait before my initial appointment which is a phone call. I am struggling with these waiting periods partly...
I have not been on for a long time, however i have finished all chemo and radiotherapy, had a couple non cancerous nodes removed, so all going ahead with main operation on monday march 14th.i will post when i come out of hospital with an update.
Hi, My hubby is recurrent cancer spread to lymph nodes, 1 tumor close to his heart and lesions on his colon. They have started Chemo his 3rd treatment plus immunotherapy. He has lost so much weight which he didn't have much to begin with but now he's...
Hi. It seems like a good idea to share experiences as only those going through it can know what it feels like. I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer a week ago. Still waiting for follow up tests and I am struggling with my feelings to be honest. It...
Hello . I have stage 4 oesophageal cancer and have had one round of immunotherapy with cisplatin and capecitibine. After a week I had severe chest pain which was diagnosed as a cardiac spasm. Because of this I think they are going to take me off this...
