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Reflux, wind & sickness following total gastrectomy

I had a total Gastrectomy for junctional oesophageal/stomach cancer in October 23 at age 55. Preceeded and succeeded by rounds of chemotherapy. Followed in...

I had a total Gastrectomy for junctional oesophageal/stomach cancer in October 2...

Livebewell

•2 days ago

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5 years post op

Hello, just thought I would introduce myself. My partner Wayne was diagnosed with Cancer of the Oesophagus in January 2020 after tumours were found when he...

Hello, just thought I would introduce myself. My partner Wayne was diagnosed wi...

SamanthaJP

•4 days ago

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My Journey

I had bad acid reflux and heartburn many years ago and had a fundoplication operation in the late 1990’s. This worked well, until I began to have problems...

I had bad acid reflux and heartburn many years ago and had a fundoplication oper...

andyjw

•4 days ago

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partner wants to give up

hi everyone, partner is on his 3rd chemo session. He’s starting to talk about giving up as it’s doubtful he’ll return to work. He’s 52, lost loads of weight...

hi everyone, partner is on his 3rd chemo session. He’s starting to talk about gi...

ElderScrolls

•12 days ago

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Bed Wedge special offer from the OPA and Putnams

Goodnight Acid Reflux, Hello Sleep! Many people with Acid Reflux Disease have to sleep propped up. This can be difficult but some find a wedge pillow...

Goodnight Acid Reflux, Hello Sleep! Many people with Acid Reflux Disease have t...

The_OPA

Partner•14 days ago

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Ivor lewis

hi everyone, we had an appointment with the diabetes team today, we are trying to get dad a blood sugar monitor as his levels go as low as 2 and he nearly...

hi everyone, we had an appointment with the diabetes team today, we are trying t...

Ollies12345

•14 days ago

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surgery

my son Jamie is 31 and has Down’s Syndrome. Jamie had aggressive Oesophageal cancer. It has not spread and has had chemotherapy and the next step is surgery....

my son Jamie is 31 and has Down’s Syndrome. Jamie had aggressive Oesophageal c...

Jdisney

•19 days ago

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surgery

my son Jamie is 31 and has Down’s Syndrome. Jamie had aggressive Oesophageal cancer. It has not spread and has had chemotherapy and the next step is surgery....

my son Jamie is 31 and has Down’s Syndrome. Jamie had aggressive Oesophageal c...

Jdisney

•19 days ago

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Failed swallow test for Stuart again. So depressing and upsetting.

Stuart had an oesophagectomy on 14 November last year quite high up. He had another swallow test end of January which showed no improvement in his swallowing....

Stuart had an oesophagectomy on 14 November last year quite high up. He had anot...

Ruri2712

•21 days ago

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Dumping Syndrome

hi I am 12 years post op I still get dumping Syndrome does anyone else get it I wonder

hi I am 12 years post op I still get dumping Syndrome does anyone else get it I ...

Postie22199

•24 days ago

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Burping

It's 6 years since I had my op and I.ve always burped a lot after eating does any one else find this happens to them? I don't eat and drink at the same time I...

It's 6 years since I had my op and I.ve always burped a lot after eating does an...

Summerson

•28 days ago

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blood sugar

hi everyone, dad is 7 years post Ivor Lewis surgery. He’s 86 and doing well lately his blood sugars go really low all of a sudden to2 next few hours as high...

hi everyone, dad is 7 years post Ivor Lewis surgery. He’s 86 and doing well late...

Ollies12345

•28 days ago

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Arnys story so far

Hi All last Friday was the worst day of my life being diagnosed with this condition… I actually feel Alone … I have a great family support but I do not know to...

Hi All last Friday was the worst day of my life being diagnosed with this condit...

Arnyspurs

•29 days ago

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February 2025: Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month

Throughout this awareness month, we will be sharing valuable information, patient stories, and helpful tips to support awareness and understanding. We’re here...

Throughout this awareness month, we will be sharing valuable information, patien...

The_OPA

Partner•1 month ago

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rehab is worrying and exhausting

My partner, Stuart, had an oesophagectomy on 14 November 24. Since then he has not been able to swallow due to how high up the surgery took place. He had a...

My partner, Stuart, had an oesophagectomy on 14 November 24. Since then he has n...

Ruri2712

•1 month ago

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Early post op

Hi my husband had his Oesophagectomy surgery on 8th January this year and discharged from hospital on Friday so early days his experiencing rather a lot of...

Hi my husband had his Oesophagectomy surgery on 8th January this year and disch...

Tenerife70

•2 months ago

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inoperable Stage 2 Oesophageal cancer

I was diagnosed with stage 2 inoperable oesophageal cancer at the end of 2020. I was eligible for the Scope 2 trial and had treatment early 2021, along with...

I was diagnosed with stage 2 inoperable oesophageal cancer at the end of 2020. I...

FloraFaith

•2 months ago

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stage four oesophageal cancer

I was first diagnosed in July 23, surgery deemed inappropriate, had radio and Folfox. PET scan on 2024 showed metastases to peritoneum, more Folfox with...

I was first diagnosed in July 23, surgery deemed inappropriate, had radio and Fo...

Vitex

•2 months ago

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Burning mouth sensation

Hello everyone, I have a question please. Since a had the IL surgery I pretty much always have a burning sensation in my mouth. I take Lansoprazole 30 mg 2x...

Hello everyone, I have a question please. Since a had the IL surgery I pretty m...

Katzekatze

•2 months ago

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NG tube

How long did people have the nasal gastric tube in place. Stuart had his operation mid November 2024. His swallowing and speech are as yet to come back fully....

How long did people have the nasal gastric tube in place. Stuart had his operati...

Ruri2712

•2 months ago

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Hello

My hubby had 4 cycles flot chemo And he had his oesaphagectamy on 11th December he up and down with a lot symptoms and he had op he got 3 cracked ribs which...

My hubby had 4 cycles flot chemo And he had his oesaphagectamy on 11th December ...

jennn3

•2 months ago

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post surgery leak

hi all. My husband had his oesophagectomy last Thursday (19th) he’s been breathless and swollen and they did a CT just now which shows a leak at the site of...

hi all. My husband had his oesophagectomy last Thursday (19th) he’s been breathl...

JE1983

•2 months ago

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New nausea symptoms

I am 5 years post chemo and OC surgery . I have been very lucky in that I haven’t suffered reflux unless I lie very flat or tip over ( like when gardening ,...

I am 5 years post chemo and OC surgery . I have been very lucky in that I haven’...

Singforyoursupper

•2 months ago

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Andy L

Hi, am a 59 year old man who has been diagnosed with what I have been told is esophageal cancer which is terminal. I have been on chemotherapy treatment for 6...

Hi, am a 59 year old man who has been diagnosed with what I have been told is es...

6fE8

•3 months ago

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Post op Ivor Lewis swallowing and voice recovery

Hi all, my partner, Stuart, 71, had an Ivor Lewis operation just over 4 weeks ago. He was discharged on Tuesday with an NG tube, nil by mouth, and exercises...

Hi all, my partner, Stuart, 71, had an Ivor Lewis operation just over 4 weeks ag...

Ruri2712

•3 months ago

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Barretts tongue. Im told I have one but small enough to not keep inspecting. Is this normal?

I was told I would be given better drugs to kill off massive acid which turned out to be Zantac! If it were that easy I wouldnt have Barretts tongue.

I was told I would be given better drugs to kill off massive acid which turned o...

Aquariel

•3 months ago

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Oesophageal Rupture

Hello, I have a hiatus hernia and a diverticulum midway down my oesophagus. My diverticulum causes daily discomfort, sometimes a jagging pain, or a burning...

Hello, I have a hiatus hernia and a diverticulum midway down my oesophagus. My ...

romeo

•3 months ago

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Just st diagnosed

Diagnosed 2 weeks ago after GP ordered investigations around anaemia. Had CT scan and endoscopy. Told tumour hasn’t spread, and medics anre aiming for a...

Diagnosed 2 weeks ago after GP ordered investigations around anaemia. Had CT sca...

Wongiranger

•3 months ago

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I vor lewis

Hello, i had the ivor lewis 12 years ago, i get bad bouts ofacid relux despite taking ppi's 2 a day also gaviscon after meals And at bed time. Doe's any...

Hello, i had the ivor lewis 12 years ago, i get bad bouts ofacid relux despite ...

JML62

•3 months ago

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Endoscopy

Hi AllMy Oesophagectomy was over 18 years ago and I just wanted to ask you if you have had to have a camera down since your operation. I had to have one...

Hi AllMy Oesophagectomy was over 18 years ago and I just wanted to ask you if yo...

phil

•3 months ago

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Posts - Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

Reflux, wind & sickness following total gastrectomy

5 years post op

My Journey

partner wants to give up

Bed Wedge special offer from the OPA and Putnams

Ivor lewis

surgery

surgery

Failed swallow test for Stuart again. So depressing and upsetting.

Dumping Syndrome

Burping

blood sugar

Arnys story so far

February 2025: Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month

rehab is worrying and exhausting

Early post op

inoperable Stage 2 Oesophageal cancer

stage four oesophageal cancer

Burning mouth sensation

NG tube

Hello

post surgery leak

New nausea symptoms

Andy L

Post op Ivor Lewis swallowing and voice recovery

Barretts tongue. Im told I have one but small enough to not keep inspecting. Is this normal?

Oesophageal Rupture

Just st diagnosed

I vor lewis

Endoscopy

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