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Hi I am 49 years of age and 6 years post op, after being diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer. In the early part of 2018 aged 43 I underwent the ivor lewis procedure accompanied by pre and post op chemotherapy, my treatment finished in mid 2019...
We feel so let down by our cancer care team. Husband had his first Chemo session last Monday, to try and shrink the tumour, prepared to give it a go, so he could possibly start eating again. Had the Chemo, 6 hours later walking in the corridor to reception...
Hi, I recently had an endoscopy where they found what they described as a small growth just above the gullet. They took biopsies and on Friday I have a CT scan. I have never felt so scared in my entire life. I am 61 yrs old and up until this point felt...
just trying to get focused etc, not started treatment yet but sure its going to be soon, but anyway letter from oncologist shows lookiing to go down chemo/radiotherapy combo over 25 weeks, so when i get through the other side, any idea when if all has...
Having survived the five weeks of radio and chemotherapy, and the after effects, my oncologist decided I could have my stomach tube removed, as I was able to swallow again, and eat fairly normally. The stoma site has healed up fine. But perhaps I got...
Desperately trying to find an option for 5th line treatment for my husband after a year of progression free survival on folfiri. Her2+, CPS score of 12, not sure if we know mismatch repair status. Stage 4 at diagnosed with liver metastases and regional...
My Dad was rushed to A+E Sunday just gone, he had stomach pains. We waited nine hours to be seen, the dr instantly looked concerned for my father’s health. He had a scan and was left in a bed in the hallway for an additional eight hours. Once he arrived...
Hello I'm Jason today was biopsy day. They found a 4cm malignant tumour in my oesophagus. I also have what's called a Barrett's oesophagus. They have scheduled a pet scan for me on the 24th and once done i would assume I will get an appointment to see...
Although I have good private healthcare, I am inclined to NHS treatment instead for many reasons (although I have time to change my mind). I am due to start chemo soon, but I would be intrigued to hear about the experience of others here (relative pros...
