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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

•8 hours 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•3 days 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

•8 days 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

•17 days 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

•20 days 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

•21 days 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

•1 month 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

•1 month 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

•1 month 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

•1 month 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

•2 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

•2 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

•2 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

•2 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

•2 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

•2 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

•2 months ago

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6 years after Ivor Lewis

Hi all, my dad has improved so much recently with his energy levels and eating, after a lot of cooking build up meals. He’s also having fortijuice and Aymes...

Hi all, my dad has improved so much recently with his energy levels and eating, ...

Ollies12345

•3 months ago

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Scuba diving following an Oesophagectomy

I have a PADI registration from a number of years ago and wish to do some diving again. I went for a refresher course and in completing the pre dive questions...

I have a PADI registration from a number of years ago and wish to do some diving...

Oakscross

•3 months ago

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Adenocarcinoma of the lower oesophagus

Can this be treated with targeted therapy such as Herceptin ( I am not aware of the presence of HER 2 ) but have been told that the surgical option would kill...

Can this be treated with targeted therapy such as Herceptin ( I am not aware of ...

Redlodge111

•3 months ago

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Adrenal node, Pet scan booked.

Hello I thought I would give an update on where I am at 8mths post op. So I was admitted at it got to the stage where I was not keeping even the shakes...

Hello I thought I would give an update on where I am at 8mths post op. So I...

ChickenDanshak

•3 months ago

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Atrophic Gastritis

Hello, I have atrophic gastritis and recently had a stomach attack which felt like the worst thing ever. It even messed up my brain to the point I was...

Hello, I have atrophic gastritis and recently had a stomach attack which felt li...

Coco25

•3 months ago

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Meals with oesophageal cancer

My partner had oesophageal cancer. I am struggling with interesting tasty meals to cook! He does not want to have liquidised food yet just Soft and easily...

My partner had oesophageal cancer. I am struggling with interesting tasty meals ...

japasa1955

•3 months ago

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Total Gastrectomy

Hi, I had FLOTx4, total gastrectomy, partial oesophagus and lymph glands, and now facing 4xFLOT (I've had two). Has anyone else had this?

Hi, I had FLOTx4, total gastrectomy, partial oesophagus and lymph glands, and n...

ICouldBeBetter

•3 months ago

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Lymph nodes...and PPI's

As part of my Ivor Lewis about 5 years ago I had 80 lymph nodes removed. I've never really understood what implications this might have now or in the future....

As part of my Ivor Lewis about 5 years ago I had 80 lymph nodes removed. I've ne...

Danstable

•4 months ago

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Pinch/twist Hiatus?

Hi I am 8mths post operation, chemo. In August I started to get discomfort occasionally when eating, then acid reflux and regurgitation. I was referred for...

Hi I am 8mths post operation, chemo. In August I started to get discomfort oc...

ChickenDanshak

•4 months ago

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FIT test results ? query

I think this probably should be posted to bowel cancer, but can anyone please advise on the result of a fit test My result came back as normal with this < 4...

I think this probably should be posted to bowel cancer, but can anyone please ad...

gillsky8

•4 months ago

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results

Hi guys. I said I would keep you updated with things, well here goes. Firstly we went on holiday to Cyprus and for the first 3 days I was quite unwell with...

Hi guys. I said I would keep you updated with things, well here goes. Firstly ...

Popsic

•4 months ago

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severe sweating

hi everyone, my dad had Ivor Lewis 6 years ago. He’s in hospital now as he has had severe sweating so bad he’s soaked through he feels quite unwell and then...

hi everyone, my dad had Ivor Lewis 6 years ago. He’s in hospital now as he has h...

Ollies12345

•4 months ago

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Posts - Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

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

6 years after Ivor Lewis

Scuba diving following an Oesophagectomy

Adenocarcinoma of the lower oesophagus

Adrenal node, Pet scan booked.

Atrophic Gastritis

Meals with oesophageal cancer

Total Gastrectomy

Lymph nodes...and PPI's

Pinch/twist Hiatus?

FIT test results ? query

results

severe sweating

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