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Within a few weeks I will be having a course of radiotherapy. Mine is going to be a 3 week course, 5 days a week. I have been given various booklets on the side effects etc and other things that might affect me. I would be interested to hear from...
Good Morning my husband was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer last year, the day after his 70 birthday, you can imagine quite a shock for him myself and family. He had 4 rounds of chemotherapy before surgery which was tough for him, surgery the end...
Hi, my husband is awaiting official diagnosis but has been told he has a tumour at the bottom of his oesophagus that they are pretty sure is cancerous. He has his meeting on Monday but he is so uncomfortable I was wondering if anyone had any advice. He...
Well all seemed to be going well. Mid point scan showed where lymph nodes infected they weren't now. Other things seen on lungs shrunk. Everything pointed to treatment working. After all that I've had three allergic reaction, first days after, second...
Hi everyone, Thank you for letting me join this group. My husband has finally been diagnosed after weeks. First they found the brain tumour, then the lungs, finally found the culprit in lower esophagus. We are hoping the MDT and oncologist referral...
My husband has just been diagnosed. A 30mm necrotic and ulcerated tumour on his lower oesophagus. He just had a CT scan of his chest, abdomen and pelvis. The MDT team will meet on Friday and discuss his treatment plan. He is not feeling well at all. Still...
I am new to the group. Hubby is due to have his first FLOT chemo session this week and we both are feeling anxious. Any tips for providing support to make the journey easier for the road ahead would be so appreciated. We know its going to be tough and...
Hello, my journey so far, diagnosed 2023, Flot - OP Feb 2024 - Flot. Oct 2024 - Healing went to well and a twist/hernia happened, I was given a CT scan tis picked up a reoccurrence, L-adrenal gland removed as it was so tiny no Meds were given just 3...
My husband and I were so shocked when he had an endoscopy for swallowing problems they told him on the table he had cancer and life turned upside down!! next day horrible call from specialist nurse did not reassure us at all asked how our neighbours...
The waiting to know, and what treatment i will have is really hard. I don't know how my body will react to chemo . Will I still be able to run, even at a slower pace.. Questions Questions... So taking it day by day, still training for the Great north...
