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In February I had brachytherapy for my oesophagus tumour. I was warned there may be significant side effects due to large dose of radiation. I was fine for a while but have now developed an ulcer at the site of the tumour, both being about 3cm in length...
My first post here! Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with a gastro oesophageal junction cancer T2 N1 MO in May. Surgery not offered due to age and other illnesses. After 15 face to face appointments and procedures I’m due to start CAPOX chemo - 6-8 three...
Hello all, hoping that I can get support, and offer in return, on our family situation. I posted the following in the Ask a Nurse section and had some really good advice (shared here for diagnosis/prognosis context) Hello, I am hoping for some insight...
I would like to know the best foods and drinks to consume that won't cause any pain. I'm good at remembering some foods to eat, but would like to hear from anybody on what they find best to consume through the day. I suspect it's best to eat little...
Hi, Looking for some advice from anyone who has maybe been in a similar situation. My dad was diagnosed with Esophagus cancer on Friday. We are still waiting to the results from the biopsies they took from the raised lymphnodes on his neck. They have...
My husband had his oesophagectomy in April 2025 and has been doing really well until about a month ago. To cut a long story short, what we thought was likely to be delayed emptying causing his coughing, nausea and lack of appetite turned out to be a twisted...
Hi all. I'm six weeks post op and doing ok now I'm home. I was in hospital for five weeks. However, I'm fine when lying down but as soon as I stand up I get this incredible dizziness and a feeling of total weakness. The dizziness seems to start on my...
Hi All six weeks ago we had no idea what was coming. What my husband thought was a stomach ulcer turned out to be inoperable oesophageal cancer. Hearing these words Monday this week and that palliative care including various therapies to keep him comfortable...
Hi all, just looking for advice about my husbands fitness etc after surgery. He was diagnosed with oesophagial cancer last June had his op Dec 25 and is doing really well. He's on immunotherapy which he has only had a flare up of diverticulitis with so...
Hello all, I joined following a malignant looking gastro oesophageal junction tumour on endoscopy 2 weeks ago, I'm a retired nurse practitioner and I'm so glad I joined as I've learnt so much and the positivity and support is clear to see. I knew it...
