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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

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Diagnosed with mid-oesophageal diverticulum

Hello everyone, I've been diagnosed with a diverticulum which is situated on the front left side of my oesophagus. I was hoping to reach out and communicate...

Hello everyone, I've been diagnosed with a diverticulum which is situated on the...

romeo

•3 years ago

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Next stop Ivor Lewis

Finished all 4 cycles of chemo yesterday. Onwards and upwards, scan on 11 th May and then decision on surgery date. Quick question, I have a port in situ,...

Finished all 4 cycles of chemo yesterday. Onwards and upwards, scan on 11 th May...

Deeedals

•3 years ago

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pain in scar

hi im 4 years post ivor lewis op , but the last few weeks i have a lot of pain in top right of back where they took my ribs away and moved my tummy , anyone...

hi im 4 years post ivor lewis op , but the last few weeks i have a lot of pain ...

rasor

•3 years ago

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Creon

We were told by a dietitian that you can’t take too much of Creon. It helps you digest your food and get some goodness from it.

We were told by a dietitian that you can’t take too much of Creon. It helps you ...

D1Carol

•3 years ago

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Creon

1 year post Ivor Lewis surgery and have now been prescribed Creon - has anyone had any experience of this. Thanks

1 year post Ivor Lewis surgery and have now been prescribed Creon - has anyone h...

Corrinesue1

•3 years ago

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Newbie :) 7 weeks post Ivor Lewis surgery

Hello all, firstly I just want to say how good it is to be here and thank you all for sharing your journeys. I’ve spent some time reading past posts that have...

Hello all, firstly I just want to say how good it is to be here and thank you al...

Cavalier3

•3 years ago

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Reflux issues

I was diagnosed with acid reflux a couple of months ago. I have had it on and off for the past few years and it was previously mistakenly diagnosed as...

I was diagnosed with acid reflux a couple of months ago. I have had it on and o...

Sableheart

•3 years ago

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Restech test or 24hr impedance test?

Restech test or 24hr ph impedance test . Which would be best for lpr testing. I have been told conflicting advice so would like to know if anyone with lpr...

Restech test or 24hr ph impedance test . Which would be best for lpr testing. I ...

Scrumpy8423

•3 years ago

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Esophagus narrowing How can i help my esophagus open at home.

Esophagus narrows every other day. Please advise on what might help or what to avoid. I can't get an appointment for another month don't want to go into...

Esophagus narrows every other day. Please advise on what might help or what to a...

Deete15

•3 years ago

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Just chemo ?

I’m about to complete my 4th cycle of chemo . Does anyone know of a case when chemo was enough and surgery not required ?

I’m about to complete my 4th cycle of chemo . Does anyone know of a case when c...

Deeedals

•3 years ago

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Lpr- anyone done a peptest

I have had ongoing burning throat on my right side for a year. It initially started out as a infection but this has cleared and I'm left with burning...

I have had ongoing burning throat on my right side for a year. It initially star...

Scrumpy8423

•3 years ago

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Crappy feeling after eating

I am 10+ months post esophagectomy and continue to have a semi-nauseous feeling after eating. Sometimes within 10mins, sometimes a half-hour later. I also...

I am 10+ months post esophagectomy and continue to have a semi-nauseous feeling ...

fastoldguy

•3 years ago

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Treatment for recurrent oesophageal cancer

I'm 44 years old, 2 years post Ivor Lewis for adenocarcinoma and now residual disease has been detected outside the oesophagus (likely a lypmph node) that is...

I'm 44 years old, 2 years post Ivor Lewis for adenocarcinoma and now residual di...

Brett77

•3 years ago

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Hiatus herni

I have had a hernia for years now and the last few months it has worsened. I am coughing after most things I eat and the tablets I take are not working as well...

I have had a hernia for years now and the last few months it has worsened. I am ...

Kate1916

•3 years ago

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Anti inflammatories

Am I right in thinking I shouldn’t use anti inflammatories for pain relief as a ‘stomachless’ person? I remember a nurse telling me this after my surgery but...

Am I right in thinking I shouldn’t use anti inflammatories for pain relief as a ...

Singforyoursupper

•3 years ago

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Mask Exemption

I am wondering if anyone has got a medical exemption from wearing a mask due to having an oesophagectomy? Eight and a half years on I still struggle to take a...

I am wondering if anyone has got a medical exemption from wearing a mask due to ...

ccfc

•3 years ago

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Does my mouth look normal?

Am I turning into an hypocondreac? Does my throat and mouth look normal? everything else said it does.

Am I turning into an hypocondreac? Does my throat and mouth look normal? everyth...

JoHn900824

•3 years ago

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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

All posts for April 2021

Diagnosed with mid-oesophageal diverticulum

Next stop Ivor Lewis

pain in scar

Creon

Creon

Newbie :) 7 weeks post Ivor Lewis surgery

Reflux issues

Restech test or 24hr impedance test?

Esophagus narrowing How can i help my esophagus open at home.

Just chemo ?

Lpr- anyone done a peptest

Crappy feeling after eating

Treatment for recurrent oesophageal cancer

Hiatus herni

Anti inflammatories

Mask Exemption

Does my mouth look normal?

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