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Hiya, this is my dad. Squamish oesophageal tumour diagnosed four weeks ago. PET scan shows it hasn’t spread. Possible treatments include Chemo/ radio Palliative care with one radio to make swallowing a bit easier Just chemo Immunotherapyhe can’t have...
Hi all I came onto the forum nearly a year ago. My husband 61 next week. Stage 4 oesophageal into liver. 6 rounds of chemotherapy finished now on immunotherapy only every 3 weeks. Next 3 monthly scan 20/7. Appetite zero weight now around 7 stone....
Hi everyone, I am new here, I was diagnosed with stage 2/3 (they're unsure) oesophageal cancer (Ardino carcinoma) located at the junction of the oesophagus and the stomach. I have just started chemotherapy. I am unable to eat or drink, so have a NG...
This is the second time I've found myself on the website unfortunately. Last time was due to my husband having testicular cancer which hes been in remission for just over 3 years. But unfortunately here we go again but this time feels like a whole different...
Hello I recently posted about my friend who seemed to have had a lot of personality change, the reason being I was just told was that he has had pain in his hip for the last few months. I have told him to go to the doctors and he said he will, I do...
Hello I wanted to get some advice, my friend aged 68 was diagnosed OC in May 2024 T3N0M0 Had flot and then the surgery, 2 LN infected out of 37 so was T3N1MO Had more flot Clear margins from the surgery. He has had two three monthly scans post...
Hi, Just wondering if anyone has experience of this to deal with intractable cancer pain? My brother has metastatic oesophageal cancer. His oncologist says he can't have more chemo because his immune system is so low. He's had a number of infections...
Morning all, We are still exploring answers for dad! 9 weeks in! Dr’s have now suggested possible lymphoma - which can act strangely. Anyone had anything similar? Thank you in advance.
This is not a club I want to join, but here I am. I went to see my GP with vague symptoms of itching and feeling my legs didn't work. Blood tests diagnosed iron deficient anaemia, fast track referral to find out why, gastroscopy and colonoscopy two weeks...
Hi everyone I was diagnosed 7 wks ago with squamous cell carcinoma in my mid oesophagus. Had to have multiple tests still waiting for a plan. Just heard from nurse i will be getting a appointment to see surgeon and to have tests to see if im strong...
