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Hey All - I've been in the group for a whole but not posted. I really appreciate reading everyone' s posts. My mum was first diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in the summer of 2022 when she was 58. She had the FLOT chemo and operation followed by more...
Recent biopsy results and an initial CT scan confirmed my husband has oesophageal cancer. He is now waiting for a PET scan (tomorrow) and an ultrasound endoscopy next week before doctors can establish the size of the tumour and offer more info and a treatment...
Hi my mum was diagnosed last August with Oesophageal cancer . Was told not curable but did get 6 cycles of chemo which finished end of January. They were happy with how she responded and had her repeat ct scan on the 30th April, we are finally getting...
Hello, I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with OC at the junction with the top of my stomach, I have had PET scan, CT scan, laposcophy (however you spell it) an 2 x endoscopy: I was informed that they saw a couple of white bits in my stomach so confirmed...
My partner was diagnosed in February of this year, unfortunately it was found to have spread to the lymph nodes in neck resulting in a stage 4 diagnosis and palliative care route. He attempted to start chemo last week but unfortunately the side effects...
Hi all, Was just wondering if anyone can confirm what your experience of next steps and timelines will be. My mum over the last six months has rapidly been losing weight and bringing up what I can only describe as a bubbly bile without any warning...
Firstly thank you to all on here who have been so supportive and helpful through the diagnosis and pre op chemotherapy journey. The support and advice has been so helpful and I have learned so much from the experiences of others. Chris, my husband, had...
Hi the more I read the more I see people having chemo before and after the op. I’m booked in for my op on 02.06 no chemo before has anyone else been in this position
My uncle had radiotherapy and chemo together 4 months ago for stage 2 oesophageal cancer, . He had his PET scan last week and went for results today to see if the treatment had been successful. The Dr said he was pleased with the results but the PET scan...
Hi after losing my mum dad and brother to this I have now been diagnosed found early stage 1 but mdt team think best action is to operate provisionally booked in for 2nd July. I know it’s a big op and the risks but still so scared. Most of the time...
