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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

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GASTRIC ACID REFLUX - We're getting there

I am posting the advice sheet issued by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, Speech and Language Department because it is the first instance I have found...

I am posting the advice sheet issued by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham...

•7 years ago

GASTRIC ACID REFLUX - Is it HCL, is it Pepsin, is it Bile and what about PPIs?

Here is a learned scientific paper in it's entirety ( minus the references -available on request); which is not too indigestible. It is by far the best...

Here is a learned scientific paper in it's entirety ( minus the references -avai...

•7 years ago

Sticking

I am 11 years post op and overall have been ok apart from our usual digestive problems. I just wanted to ask if anybody has problems with bread and soft pastry...

I am 11 years post op and overall have been ok apart from our usual digestive pr...

•7 years ago

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GASTRIC ACID REFLUX - What's so difficult?

Unfortunately this site does not permit us to make serious, informative posts on complex subjects as it is impossible to upload a series of supporting,...

Unfortunately this site does not permit us to make serious, informative posts on...

•7 years ago

Fundraising via Facebook

Does anyone know whether there already is a site for fundraising for OAP on Facebook? Today, I received a FB message saying it's possible to set up one. I'm no...

Does anyone know whether there already is a site for fundraising for OAP on Face...

•7 years ago

Lanzaprole

Hi. Not sure if this is the correct site but anyone any experience of lanzaprole and the management of asthma?

Hi. Not sure if this is the correct site but anyone any experience of lanzaprole...

•7 years ago

Heartbeat

I had always had a slow heartbeat until i had a swallow test 5 days after my Ivor Lewis operation on my oesophageal cancer 6 months ago. Following the swallow...

I had always had a slow heartbeat until i had a swallow test 5 days after my Ivo...

•7 years ago

Aftab

Hi I been diagnose haitus hernia 6 months ago I had opration two months ago but still having chest pain acid refluxe lump in throat it's really had I'm on 40...

Hi I been diagnose haitus hernia 6 months ago I had opration two months ago but...

•7 years ago

Retching, wedge pillow and immunotherapy

Hello I had the Ifor Lewis in May 2016 and took about eighteen months to regain my weight. I had adjuvant chemo afterwards and it was sheer torture. A few...

Hello I had the Ifor Lewis in May 2016 and took about eighteen months to regain ...

•7 years ago

Fiona Wade, patron of the OPA, has designed a wristband to help the OPA raise funds to support more patients, families and their carers

Fiona is an actress, best known for playing the role of Priya Sharma in Emmerdale, amongst many other roles in television dramas. Fiona says, "Early diagnosis...

Fiona is an actress, best known for playing the role of Priya Sharma in Emmerdal...

Partner•7 years ago

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WEDGE PILLOW --from Medcline -- £200 plus Shipping,Duties & VAT

This is a very clever product, anatomically well conceived and beautifully manufactured. I am sure it is a great boon to reflux sufferers who have normal...

This is a very clever product, anatomically well conceived and beautifully manuf...

•7 years ago

Vomiting

I have had another spell of vomiting, always just that yellow bile apart from yesterday when it was a strange, grey murky colour. I knew straight away this...

I have had another spell of vomiting, always just that yellow bile apart from ye...

•7 years ago

pancreatitis

Had another session of pain the other evening coming out of the blue as usual. The pain is in the stomach area where my ribs part. I had gaviston tablets by me...

Had another session of pain the other evening coming out of the blue as usual. T...

•7 years ago

Achalasia

I have supplemented before breakfast 20 mg Omeprazole with level teaspoon bicarb soda before going to bed. This has helped with previous waking in the night...

I have supplemented before breakfast 20 mg Omeprazole with level teaspoon bicarb...

•7 years ago

Post op diet and Cholestorol

Hi I had my op in 2009 and finished all my treatment on the 28th february 2010. just before i was diagnosed I was told I had high cholestrol and i should watch...

Hi I had my op in 2009 and finished all my treatment on the 28th february 2010. ...

•7 years ago

To Lucypuppy

Hi Lucy Been thinking about you both , stupid question but how are you ? There are people here that still want to support you anyway possible even if it’s to...

Hi Lucy Been thinking about you both , stupid question but how are you ? There...

•7 years ago

Pain after Endoscopy

Not sure if this is in the right section...anyway I had an endoscopy on Friday and I've never felt pain like it. I was under sedation but don't believe it...

Not sure if this is in the right section...anyway I had an endoscopy on Friday a...

•7 years ago

Work discomfort

Hello all. Seeking all your wonderful expert advice again! I would really like to know how people have managed with returning to work full-time as I am finding...

Hello all. Seeking all your wonderful expert advice again! I would really like t...

•7 years ago

Oesophageal/Esophageal

The difference in oesophageal cancer and esophageal cancer? Are they one in the same? On this site, HealthUnlocked, is the first time I have seen...

The difference in oesophageal cancer and esophageal cancer? Are they one in the ...

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•7 years ago

Thank you

Thanks guys for all your valuable experience and information! ....I’ve said it before , but I don’t know how we’d get through this without the support and help...

Thanks guys for all your valuable experience and information! ....I’ve said it b...

•7 years ago

Pneumonia

Hi everyone, I've just had six days in hospital with aspiration pneumonia, and I'm annoyed with myself for allowing it to happen. After 8 years I should know...

Hi everyone, I've just had six days in hospital with aspiration pneumonia, and ...

•7 years ago

Final day at last !

Hi folks! The day has finally arrived when Tony has taken his last dose of post- op Chemo tablets ! he was dreading it all over again but was determined to...

Hi folks! The day has finally arrived when Tony has taken his last dose of p...

•7 years ago

Goodnight Acid Reflux, Hello Sleep! Bed Wedge special offer from the OPA and Putnams

Many people with oesophageal disease have to sleep propped up. This can be difficult but some find a wedge pillow helpful. These can be quite expensive. So,...

Many people with oesophageal disease have to sleep propped up. This can be diffi...

Partner•7 years ago

Coughing after food

Hello. My husband diagnosed t3 OC is 9 weeks post IL 6 hour op, which all went well. Out of 49 nodes 7 where cancerous. His healing has gone well and we did...

Hello. My husband diagnosed t3 OC is 9 weeks post IL 6 hour op, which all went w...

•7 years ago

Turmeric

Hi, anyone take Turmeric. My husband is nearly 4 years post IL operation and takes Ranatadine and Omroprozale. He has developed arthritis in his neck and has...

Hi, anyone take Turmeric. My husband is nearly 4 years post IL operation and ta...

•7 years ago

Different style of wedge pillow

Not sure how feasible to order in UK. Plus looks a little odd ...but might work ?

Not sure how feasible to order in UK. Plus looks a little odd ...but might work ...

•7 years ago

In shock and petrified!

Thank you so much to everyone that replied to my positive posts need thread! I was so touched. Unfortunately, Raymond's PET scan has now revealed that he has...

Thank you so much to everyone that replied to my positive posts need thread! I ...

•7 years ago

ivor lewis op

hi i am 12 weeks post op ,ivor lewis operation ,when i breathe in hard i have a pain which feels like its in the lower part of my lung ,should i panic , help...

hi i am 12 weeks post op ,ivor lewis operation ,when i breathe in hard i have a...

•7 years ago

Constant diahorrea!

I am 2 years post-op having Oesophagectomy. Have never suffered with dumping but am starting to get diahorrea more regularly with quite severe wind as well. I...

I am 2 years post-op having Oesophagectomy. Have never suffered with dumping but...

•7 years ago

Acid burn

Also find it very difficult to eat n drink I instantly want to cough n get back pain .I have had acid problem for years but it got bad recently I have been...

Also find it very difficult to eat n drink I instantly want to cough n get back ...

•7 years ago

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