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Hi I was diagnosed with lower OC on the 22nd of March after some very intermittent regurgitation especially with bread. However I'm actually eating bread again now albeit slower and smaller portions. I find that the trick is to relax before eating...
Hi All, My husband has stage 3 Esophageal cancer and has just started his chemo. However about 5 weeks ago he had a feeding rig inserted so it would be ready in cycle 3 when he starts his radiotherapy. Currently he's eating fine and not needing to...
Anyone else had a Hernia in the chest scare i myhs afer total stomach removal
I am joining the forum as a fellow oesophageal cancer patient living in Spain. Diagnosed last October 2023 and classed as T2N1M0 (the N1 representing a "suspicious" lymph node very close to the tumour). Been through 4 rounds of FLOT and am now 1 month...
I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017, and had a very short life expectancy, but thanks to Pembroluzimab, two years course, the lung cancer has been cured. However, I've just had a new diagnosis of oesophagal cancer, and the outlook is not good....
Hello everyone. My name is Mike and I was diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer on Jan 30th. It came as an utter shock as I am an extremely fit 61 year old and was often in the gym 5 days a week. I have a large tumour in my lower Oesophagus and upper stomach...
Hi. I was diagnosed in January, and awaiting treatment. What waiting time is the norm? I am concerned that the advantage of an early diagnosis is being lost. Peter
I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer T4 N2 M1. It has spread to nodes but not liver or lungs. After the first cycle of treatment I was a little sick for a few days but got over it. After the second cycle, I was very sick and had to go to the acute...
Evening all I have used this platform on numerous occasions throughout my dads journey with stage 3 oesophageal cancer and it has always been an immense comfort so figured it may help for this next stage. My dad is booked in for his oesophagectomy...
I am starting my second round of Chemo tomorrow and dreading feeling worse. I still haven’t fully recovered from my first round. i am on FLOT ( fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel) Do I need to prepare for the worst tomorrow?
