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Hi I'm new to this community but not to cancer as I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer a few years ago. The waiting I agree was so difficult for myself and my family. Today I was informed I have tiny nodules on both lungs and was suddenly filled with...
I need a couple of my teeth replaced that where removed after my treatment and have looked at implants but have been given mixed information on the time scale between the end of flot treatment and when it can be done . Some dentist are willing to go ahead...
My poor husband has suffered unbearably from extreme side effects from Flott and after 2 cycles has decided to stop chemo. unfortunately he had no respite of symptoms between the cycles so much so he had to wait 4 weeks in between cycles as he was...
Hi everyone. A few weeks ago my Dad started feeling unwell, vomiting specks of blood, slight trouble swallowing, rapid weight loss. Fast forward to a few days ago following on from the CT and he's been told Oesophageal stage 4 and he only has months,...
Hi All Can any one tell me how long you have to wait for an appointment to see the oncologist please Hi Just an update on whats going on with me Had appointment with Oncologist on the 13th March and i am having chemoradiation, Can any one tell me...
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I am sure everyone here has felt the same. Following a gastroscopy last week I have been told I have cancer at juncture of oesophagus and stomach. I had no idea that the symptoms I have of feeling full and lots of wind were indicators. Now waiting for...
My dad has just been diagnosed with squamous cell cancer head and neck, the tumour is located in the upper part of his oesophagus behind his voice box. He is going to have 6 weeks worth of radiotherapy but due to his age no chemo. He has been told that...
Hi all, My husband has OC with spread to liver, treatment will be 6 cycles of Capox and tablets at home, he is not suitable for immunotherapy, has anyone had any other treatment along side chemo, any clinical trials available? Any help would be appreciated...
