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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 days 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 days 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

•8 days 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

•15 days 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

•17 days 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

•24 days 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

•27 days 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

•27 days 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

•27 days 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

•30 days 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

•1 month ago

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oesophageal gagging

hi everyone six years after my dads Ivor Lewis surgery he’s still got this gagging problem. We have been building him up with good suggestions on here and he’s...

hi everyone six years after my dads Ivor Lewis surgery he’s still got this gaggi...

Ollies12345

•2 months ago

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hello

hi everyone I just thought I would introduce myself. My husband was diagnosed with stage 2 oesophageal cancer (junctional) last month, he just turned 44. He...

hi everyone I just thought I would introduce myself. My husband was diagnosed w...

JE1983

•2 months ago

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creon

Did anyone really notice the weight gain with taking creon how quickly did you notice and did you have any side effects , how often did you take it in what...

Did anyone really notice the weight gain with taking creon how quickly did you n...

Mbads

•2 months ago

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Ivor Lewis operation on oesophagus is

I was diagnosed with a tumour in my oesophagus. Had chemo followed by surgery to have oesophagus removed and then more chemo . Last infusion was some two...

I was diagnosed with a tumour in my oesophagus. Had chemo followed by surgery t...

Papanang

•2 months ago

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Update re: pancreas cyst

Hi guts, as promised an update on the situation.I have today seen gynaecology and I am due for a scan tomorrow, weds 18/09. The gynaecologist thinks I have a...

Hi guts, as promised an update on the situation.I have today seen gynaecology a...

Popsic

•2 months ago

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oesophageal cancer/ivor Lewis

hoping for some help my dad had an Ivor Lewis 6 years ago. He’s is his 80’s now. I’m very worried as he’s been having issues with gagging then pain, he also...

hoping for some help my dad had an Ivor Lewis 6 years ago. He’s is his 80’s now....

Ollies12345

•2 months ago

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another hicccup

Hi guys, Well here I am again, this time I am trying to be positive but so hard. I had a CT scan last Friday and was phoned by the GP yesterday ( Thursday )....

Hi guys, Well here I am again, this time I am trying to be positive but so hard...

Popsic

•2 months ago

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Scared

Hi, I’m one month post op, Ivor Lewis I spent 9 days in CCD and 5 on the ward. At home now and struggling to eat due to no appetite and not feeling hungry....

Hi, I’m one month post op, Ivor Lewis I spent 9 days in CCD and 5 on the ward. A...

Myfrenchieboy

•2 months ago

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Post-oesophagectomy corrective surgery

I underwent an oesophagectomy which removed my oesophagus and part of my stomach 2½ years ago but my recovery has stalled. I now have an “S” bend in my conduit...

I underwent an oesophagectomy which removed my oesophagus and part of my stomach...

LondonMan

•3 months ago

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Six months post operation, new symptom

Good Morning Firstly I have spoken to the team and I am waiting for an appointment for a endoscopy. I am 6 months post op. Ivor lewis, robotic. T3,N2,M0,...

Good Morning Firstly I have spoken to the team and I am waiting for an appointm...

ChickenDanshak

•3 months ago

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Stage four ….

I had chemoradiation for oesophogeal cancer in late 2023, not seen as suitable for operation. Now have metastases to ureter ( not v usual) and am about to...

I had chemoradiation for oesophogeal cancer in late 2023, not seen as suitable f...

Vitex

•3 months ago

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Ivor Lewis

hi hoping for some advice my dad had an Ivor Lewis 6 years ago, he has done well but sometimes he gets this gagging problem and feels really uncomfortable and...

hi hoping for some advice my dad had an Ivor Lewis 6 years ago, he has done well...

Ollies12345

•4 months ago

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Oesphagectomy

I'm just new here I'm having done my 6 rounds of flot treatment now I am going for my surgery on the 2nd of August. If anyone can share there experiences...

I'm just new here I'm having done my 6 rounds of flot treatment now I am going f...

Icecre

•4 months ago

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Ivor Lewis procedure and complications

I had the Ivor Lewis Procedure done on the 8th June, apparently had a leak and had to return back into theatre. However another scan after showed that the hole...

I had the Ivor Lewis Procedure done on the 8th June, apparently had a leak and h...

Artiquety

•4 months ago

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Blood Sugar Monitors

Hi - I’m nearly 10 months post Ivor Lewis and doing well. I do get dumping episodes though, and (I’m self diagnosing here!) they can include what presents as...

Hi - I’m nearly 10 months post Ivor Lewis and doing well. I do get dumping episo...

Bards

•5 months ago

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Creon

There appears to be a national shortage of Creon, which I have been taking for around 3 months, prescribed because I am struggling to maintain my weight which...

There appears to be a national shortage of Creon, which I have been taking for a...

Ilfc2022

•5 months ago

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post caustic ingestion

hi my sister has ingested clorox a.k.a bleach .she was admitted at hospital and was given iv drip with proton pump inhibitors.xray and endoscopy was done...

hi my sister has ingested clorox a.k.a bleach .she was admitted at hospital and ...

Scrumpi

•6 months ago

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constipation

Hi all just wondered if anyone had suffered with constipation after an esophagectomy? My husband is only 4 weeks post op so appreciate very early days but is...

Hi all just wondered if anyone had suffered with constipation after an esophagec...

Beaupeeps

•6 months ago

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Fatigue

Hi everyone just wanted to get an idea of other people’s level of fatigue post Ivor Lewis? My husband is 14 months post op and doing really well. He’s had a...

Hi everyone just wanted to get an idea of other people’s level of fatigue post I...

Tighan

•6 months ago

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Posts - Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

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

oesophageal gagging

hello

creon

Ivor Lewis operation on oesophagus is

Update re: pancreas cyst

oesophageal cancer/ivor Lewis

another hicccup

Scared

Post-oesophagectomy corrective surgery

Six months post operation, new symptom

Stage four ….

Ivor Lewis

Oesphagectomy

Ivor Lewis procedure and complications

Blood Sugar Monitors

Creon

post caustic ingestion

constipation

Fatigue

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