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Good news today, my husband finished 4 cycles of FLOT 2 weeks ago, he had a CT scan last week which showed that the tumour as shrunk also the lymph nodes. his operation is scheduled for December 29th. Hes been told to build his strength up now, the...
My 71 Yr old mum has been recently diagnosed following an incident with pitta bread early October. She's already on porridge and soup diet but can anyone suggest other "soft" or liquid foods she can make herself. She doesn't like milkshakes or anything...
Hi all, I’m new to this forum and been reading your posts with interest. My husband is diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer, with mets to brain, adrenal and liver. He’s exhausted all treatment options available now being chemo and radiotherapy. This...
Hi My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 OC with a 20 cm tumor high up in the osophogeus. Now in cancer ward as developed infection. Eating semi solids. Ensure shakes. Oncologist seems keen on having gastro put a stent in as in his words the chemo tablets...
Just want to give some positive news about my husband's journey. My husband was diagnosed in December and after unbelievable results from his chemo and immunotherapy, he's gone from stage 4 to stage 2! Today he had a Laparoscopy to discuss the best plans...
Tumour is 4-5 cms in the lower oesophagus. Finally have at least a treatment plan although still waiting for an oncologist appointment. 4 x chemo cycles, surgery, then 5 more chemo cycles. Can’t tell you how terrified I am. I hope to come out the other...
Hello Everyone My name is Robin, and i live in Hereford. I was diagnosed with Oesophagus cancer at the end of August after having trouble swallowing Metformin tablets that i had been given for my type 2 diabetes. It was a real shock, but i am a very...
Hi, thank you for letting me join this group, I’ve just had a lesion removed from my oesophagus which biopsy showed was cancer. The area around it was also removed. This was a total shock. I am due a follow up endoscopy in a couple of months time and...
I was diagnosed on 18th March 25 with cancer. I've been through the mill to be honest. Went into hospital at the start of May to have a feeding tube fitted. I coughed it up moments later, so they fitted a jej tube. Unfortunately, this leaked and caused...
I’ve just been diagnosed with Oesophagus cancer. MDT was Wednesday. Just waiting for treatment plan. I’m in so much pain, why is every second I feel like it’s spreading through out my body, I’ve asked if it’s aggressive. Can it spread in 10 days? Why...
