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I have been told by multiple professionals involved in my NHS treatment that post operation, follow up scans are not conducted. No one seems to be able to give me a reason why and the fall back is that follow up care is appointments with them where I...
Hi I’ve not been participating on this group for a while but I’ve popped on from time to time and I’ve been reading some of the posts .I have to say the support on here is phenomenal! It’s 18 months since I joined this group for advice and support whilst...
Hello I am relatively new to this forum. Actively seeking information and advice. (I have yet to meet with an oncologist to ask questions and CT participation will be one of them). I note some people comment that they have searched or are searching for...
I was all set for my oesphagectomy last week. My scans were all clear 3 of them. So when the surgeon opened me up he found tiny microscopical cancer cells so could not proceed. Very disheartened now I have to get more chemo. Has anyone else experienced...
Hubby went to see oncologist on Tuesday, CT after 6 cycles of chemo report wasn't back but images were, he were told as far as he could see no new growths but needed to wait for report, hubby has had increasing bad back so he was arranging MRI to see...
Hi, great to be here ! I have had months of serious asthma and breathing problems this year and was hospitalised as a result, but nothing to suggest oesophageal cancer. I was then diagnosed with a large pulmonary embolism (blood clot between my heart...
My husband has recently been diagnosed with this and there is no treatment option available. I am dealing with the feeding issues with the help of professionals but am wondering what is the likely scenario of progression of the disease? He is still mentally...
Hi, my dad is 9 weeks post surgery (oesophagectomy) and over the last 6 weeks he has suffered dizziness when walking. It’s making life very difficult for him as it’s having an impact not being able to walk very much. He’s spoken to both the consultant...
Dear all, I wonder if any one is going through the same symptoms as I or had the same problems. I had surgery 6 months ago. It was followed by a string of complications and I spent a month and a half in hospital. There was a tiny hole where the suture...
Hi I am 34 year old female, I have acid reflux every morning and goes through the day, I also have. Slump in the throat feeling not an actual lump. I have extreme anxiety especially after my sister was diagnosed with a brain tumour 3 weeks ago. ...
