I am new here !

my dad has recently been diagnosed with oesophageal junction cancer, and has been told that it is non operable.

Quite a shock to say the least, he is going to see the oncologist to see if there is anything to give him some extra time. What treatments are available, and do they give you quality time ?

[dianne65]

so sorry to hear this,I dont know enough to advice you but someone on here will xx

[kiddy]

Hi sorry to hear that. They do chemo/radiation together if he is fit enough. Best to wait and see oncologist they will sort out a plan.

Best Wishes

Debbie

[Alan_M]

How people react to chemotherapy can vary enormously from person to person, so this is one aspect of 'quality time'. Another aspect is that he is spared all the potential issues around surgery and the recovery from it which can be a bleak experience for some (notwithstanding that people would jump at the chance of a potential cure if it were possible). Pain relief can be very important.

In due course, sorting out a plan for what they might call 'end of life care' is important. The best people at dealing with pain are the hospices, which we never normally come across, but there is a lot to be said for early contact with a hospice who can then manage things if there are problems rather than being taken into A&E.

It is also quite important to try and discuss things and work things through in your own minds because that can influence issues like whether he wants to stay at home for as long as possible. It is quite a difficult process of course but one of the milestones in life that are sometimes inevitable.

[Spikey]

I have a neighbour who was diagnosed with inoperable oesophageal cancer nearly five years ago and I still see him out and about, so there is hope. I'm not sure what treatment he had, but I think it was chemotherapy and possibly radiotherapy. See what the oncologist says. It will all depend on how your dad responds to treatment.

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thank you very much for your replies, the oncologist has suggesting giving my dad chemotherapy to give him some more time, hopefully this can stop the cancer from spreading.