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This Monday the 21st I will be having my first radiotherapy session. I have been told a few weeks ago what to expect - but guess what - I've forgotten ! One thing I want to ask, do you have to be topless and bare all or are you covered with anything...
Hello, I had the 4 pre op FLOT , Ivor Lewis op , then 4 more treatments of FLOT two years ago and I m doing very well. I see my fantastic Surgeon every 4 months for a chat. for info - On the post op FLOT I was losing feelings in my fingers & toes...
Hi everyone, looking for some advice or guidance. I had an esophagectomy 8 years ago and take dispersible Lansoprazole (30mg, twice daily) which works perfectly for my acid reflux. Due to a supply issue, my doctor recommended capsules instead. However...
Hi, not sure if I’m allowed to post on here or not. My husband has oesophageal cancer which has now spread to his bones and liver despite chemotherapy. I’d like to know how others are supporting their loved ones through this difficult time without feeling...
Hi all, I am writing on this page as I am the main person supporting my dad through this awful time. He has been diagnosed with squamous cell and has two tumours one in the middle and one in the lower measuring 4mm and 2mm. They have requested a PET...
Hi, I'm new here -palliative treatment only. Had radiotherapy a year ago which helped enormously. Now having trouble eating again, and recently had persistent cough. Would I be right in thinking it's connected to the cancer?
Hello I have my last FLOT tomorrow, 4 in all, I have also have 2 rounds of Carbo and Etoposide. I have my CT scan on the 1st Feb as they plan is to operate so I have fingers and toes crossed they I will still be on this pathway. The Flot has been...
Hello, I’m hoping for some advice, experiences and, most importantly, a little bit of positive hope. My dad has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer. It has spread to distant lymph nodes and his liver, so unfortunately surgery isn...
Hello, My mum is 84 and diagnosed 2 weeks ago after an endoscopy. Was in hospital as she was so weak and hadn’t been able to keep down food, or even swallow much over the last couple of months. Since being in hospital, she has been able to eat and mostly...
My husband was diagnosed with osegheghel cancer in March of this year. He is getting more tired and sleeping more No energy Had a stwnt fitted. Not able to walk ,so no treatment So just making memories ,well we can And still trying to lead...
