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Another new one to this forum, just waiting chemo start date and then onto the big op. Last 8 weeks have been a surreal whirlwind of tests but all the medical professionals have been amazing and so kind and my husband been giving me amazing support. Ive...
Hi I’m new here, my mum was diagnosed last June, she’s had radiotherapy for 5 days, brachha therapy, 2 stents fitted 1st one failed, last stent was fitted dec, and I wish I could turn back time as it’s been horrendous since her pain is next level! This...
Hi all, i was diagnosed last Thursday and have had a CT scan and am now waiting for whatever is next. I just wanted to say hello, it's good to know that this network is here,thank you x
Hi I just wanted to see if other have the same problem I had oesophagus cancer 4 years ago and suffer with the reflux I feel so ill after the attack is there anyone who has the same problem that could help me also the dimping but I call it my moment I...
My partner, Stuart, had an oesophagectomy over a year ago. He has been unable to eat, getting nutrition through a nasal gastric tube. He had vocal cord palsy as well but it was treated in August but sadly only had his voice for two months. Since October...
Hi everyone hope we are all doing ok or at least as best as we can on this journey. got a call from my consultant on Friday saying they want me to go and have a consultation and treatment at Nottingham city. after a Ivor Lewis procedure in January of...
I met with the oncologist today and she went through the plans with me, quite a lot to take in but on the whole a positive plan. I will have chemotherapy and immunotherapy every 3 weeks for 6 to 8 weeks all dependent on side effects and response, a...
Does anybody experience pain in their chest at night ? It’s like I want to belch but can’t ! I’ve tried sitting upright and walking about, lying flat, lay on my front last night to see if that would help, having a warm drink it does eventually ease but...
Hello all. I guess I just need someone to give some advice. My Mum was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer last Wednesday. She’s 91 and has been told she’s too old for surgery/radiotherapy/chemotherapy. Our best option is for her to have a stent fitted...
Hi, I am straight out of the hospital from the operation and am still slightly confused about what to eat especially the first few weeks post op, if anybody could give advice it would be appreciated. Thanks, Alex
