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Hi everyone, My husband had 2nd cycle of chemo yesterday over 2 hours, is this the normal length of time, both times now he has had bad throat spasms, dizziness and other effects straight after, I think he needs it over a longer time. Any thoughts...
Hi everyone, I’m absolutely devastated about my dad’s news yesterday from the oncologist that there is no treatment they can do and they will just pain manage him at home. He’s been in hospital near 3 weeks with abdominal pain which started when he had...
My mum is going through chemo every week and radiotherapy everyday for 5 weeks Zi can see she is struggling and I want to help to give her a pick me up but I live in Lincolnshire and she is down south. I am planning a visit in 3 weeks and week speak video...
All test done and diagnosed with oesophageal cancer on the junction of stomach. Cannot have operation because I have just finished treatment for breast cancer and they have just found out on a recent scan that the breast cancer has now moved into the...
Hi Can anyone give me examples of their experience of keyhole surgery to remove a portion of the esophagus and upper stomach? I understand it's obviously less invasive, less scarring and quicker recovery time than open surgery but I've been told...
Just popping in to say Hello Quite some way along the untreated path at the moment. That may change in a couple of weeks! Bye for now
My wife was due to start her 2nd cycle of chemo today but the blood test she had yesterday showed that liver was raised from 40 (pre 1st cycle) to 140.They didn't seem to know why and did not proceed with the chemo today.She has further blood tests next...
Hi I'm new to the group. Last year my dad was diagnosed with oesophagus cancer, he is 82 years old. Luckily, no symptoms as yet. But he has been given 12-18 months, which was devastating to hear. Due to start immunotherapy and chemo soon, very worried...
Andy is having surgery on Monday ( getting worried) the surgeon called today and said it will be keyhole surgery involving a robot!! Can anyone give us a y information on this procedure?? Many thanks Vonn
Hi everyone. New to this wonderful service and very sad to be here. My beautiful mum (70 non smoker non drinker) has been diagnosed with a significant adenocarcinoma of the lower oesophagus. We are awaiting a PET scan to confirm lung metastasis, and have...
