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Currently waiting for the rest of test results and advice. They are really struggling with eating and swallowing. Feeling a bit in limbo right now
My Mum has an infection and possibly a temperature, but we can't tell if it's just the thermometer that is wrong. We went to the doctors a few days ago, results on Monday. In the meantime told to see if antibiotics help but to call if it gets worse...
Hi guys, I’ve just had round 2 of post op flot (though the infusion bottle didn’t empty this time) and feeling absolutely awful. My mind is working overtime considering what to do next. Do I call it quits and stop now, go for round 3 but reduce the...
Hello how are you all, I have a few questions if I may. My friend had surgery in December to remove the cancer and had two flot post surgery. He could not have anymore as he was as too unwell. He is late sixties. He had stage 3 and 2 LN had cancer...
Hi, just looking for some advice. My dad is scheduled for his Ivor Lewis at the end of the month. He has had 4 rounds of FLOT and has been pretty good so far (last round was a bit rough). I’m just wondering how much care he will need at home once he is...
Hi All, I am new here. We have just had the devastating news on Monday that my lovely Dad (aged 56) has advanced oesophageal CA and it has metastisized to his Liver. We are awaiting biopsy results. They were unable to pass an NG tube so he is having TPN...
Hi All, I have just joined this site in desperation and the hope that someone might have some experience of a consultant who could help. Firstly, I really feel for everyone on this forum and hope that your journeys are as positive as they can be. I also...
Hi everyone I've recently developed a problem with food getting stuck towards the bottom of my oesophagus (presumably where the new conduit is). My MDT would like me to have another endoscopy and probably a balloon stretch to widen the oesophagus. ...
afternoon gang, so after my esophagectomy back on 8th jan, and still recovering, getting used to food, dumpong syndrome, trying to put weight on and doing it all gluten free as im coeliac, now on immunotherapy once a month for 12 months. but i still...
Hi guys just wondering if anyone else is or did struggle with nausea and vomiting after Ivor Lewis? 72 days post op and this has been happening for the last week now - as soon as I wake up feel sick and then most morning vomit clear syrup like liquid...
