Can anyone help?

Morning 

I'm going through treatment for oesophagal cancer having had chemo op and now more chemo.

I had both CT and Pet Scans prior to treatment and they picked up everything including my appendix which lit up and although not causing me any problems was taken out before chemo treatment. Every cancer is different and spreads at varying rates.

Your team will look after you and treat you in the best way they can. If you are still concerned talk to an expert on here

Best wishes 

Dean

Hello,

It’s all a bit of a blur in the beginning so it’s great you came to the forum for a ramble. I went into hospital because I couldn’t breathe very well. Within 5 hours of admission I  was told I had cancer - my scan lit up like a Christmas tree. I still couldn’t breathe well and it took a week for the fracture to show on my scan. It can sometimes take time for the full picture to emerge, I’m not sure if anything would spread within a fortnight.

I started immunotherapy last August and my tumours have shrunk, some have disappeared completely.

Once I got used to asking questions, I found it got easier, and the doctors and nurses are totally open with me. It helps if I understand what’s happening and also to know that I am in capable hands.

take care of yourself

h

Hi Hevallan

Yes it's all very daunting when you first get the diagnosis.

My cancer was found after I became unwell after a bike ride in the mountains of Lanzarote.

Saw my GP as soon as I got back and he sent me for an endoscopy which revealed a tumour on my oesophagus. That was last June. Since then have had 4 rounds of chemo and op to remove my stomach and now face the last of 4 post op rounds on May 1st.

You are so right in that you must always ask questions as it helps the specialist team to give you the best care and the chances to beat this horrible disease.

Hope you are doing ok and that things are going in the right direction 

Best wishes 

Dean