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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

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my dad has had oesophageal cancer for almost 3 years and has started vomitting blood, what could this mean?

nibbler

•11 years ago

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Coughing when eating/drinking - could it be related to achalasia?

I was treated for achalasia about eight years ago. It was treated using balloon dilation and has been fine since then, not even needing PPIs (lansoprazole)...

I was treated for achalasia about eight years ago. It was treated using balloon ...

TiggerB

•11 years ago

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Nexium side effects

I've been taking Nexium 40mg daily for more than three years, and i'm worried about the side effects. i'm told it can cause osteoparosis if taken over a long...

I've been taking Nexium 40mg daily for more than three years, and i'm worried ab...

patchworker

•11 years ago

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still worry 8 months on

I have been given all good news by my surgeon today, i am 8 months post op and am doing really well, i go back to work soon, so why do i still worry about the...

I have been given all good news by my surgeon today, i am 8 months post op and a...

margie1

•11 years ago

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Sedation and Throat Spray Sedation at Gastroscopy

Went in for a gastroscopy (a year earlier than planned due to having problems with my Barretts Oesophagus). The doctor doing the endoscopy injected me with...

Went in for a gastroscopy (a year earlier than planned due to having problems wi...

suem1966

•11 years ago

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My husband gets a locking feeling in his right side, does anyone else have this problem?

hi my husband is 3 years post Ivor Lewis, he still gets a "locking" feeling in his right side. it feels like someone is pulling him the wrong way. he doesnt...

hi my husband is 3 years post Ivor Lewis, he still gets a "locking" feeling in h...

janiehun

•11 years ago

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Nightime choking

I am two and a half years since my operation and am finding that most nights I wake up choking due to reflux. This was only an infrequent occurrence until...

I am two and a half years since my operation and am finding that most nights I w...

Graham39

•11 years ago

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3months after 2stage oestop/gastrectomy - husband experiencing bad upper chest pain which works its way round to his back - is this normal?

bmwhatchback

•11 years ago

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The Future

Hi i am 6 months now post, Ivor Lewis oesophagectomy. I have gone through most of the same as many of you regarding post op problems as well as psychological...

Hi i am 6 months now post, Ivor Lewis oesophagectomy. I have gone through most o...

uncleg

•11 years ago

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I had an Ivor Lewis operation in January 2011. After a few hic-cups at the beginning I have been progressing well & even put on weight.

Lately I have noticed that I am getting short of breath & coughing. Has anyone else experienced this & is it normal?

Lately I have noticed that I am getting short of breath & coughing. Has anyone ...

JanA

•11 years ago

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Had partial gastrectomy two years ago, still having diarrhoea most days on mainly protein/ dairy diet recommended by dietician- HELP!

Weight loss is big problem and would love more interesting diet. Have to eat ever few hours and take creon with all food. Also take high doses of loperamide...

Weight loss is big problem and would love more interesting diet. Have to eat eve...

Treetop

•11 years ago

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Test Results In

Hi all, had great news today, Had Butch's test results after call to nurse to discuss his swallowing problems. Cancer hasn't spread - so very, very relieved....

Hi all, had great news today, Had Butch's test results after call to nurse to di...

Merlin7

•11 years ago

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B12 supplements

Hi all Every three months I go to my GP to have a B12 injection, as following a total gastrectomy and no stomach the body is unable to convert B12....

Hi all Every three months I go to my GP to have a B12 injection, as following...

Granta

•11 years ago

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Problem Swallowing before treatment

Hi all, any advice needed please. Butch is having problems swallowing his food and even his drinks is this normal?

Hi all, any advice needed please. Butch is having problems swallowing his food ...

Merlin7

•11 years ago

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CT scan has found a possible small lesion

I had an three cycles of ECX chemotherapy, an ivor lewis 6 months ago followed by a clear up three cycles of ECX chemotherapy that finished three weeks ago. I...

I had an three cycles of ECX chemotherapy, an ivor lewis 6 months ago followed b...

Phil5

•11 years ago

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Surgery planned for 11th April

My partner is going into hospital to have surgery to remove the tumor in his oesophagus on Thursday. We are meeting the surgeon on Monday. Is there anything...

My partner is going into hospital to have surgery to remove the tumor in his oes...

Clary

•11 years ago

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My liking for different foods have changed..

Since my op 14 months ago I now find that my liking for foods have changed. e.g chocolate which I used to eat loads of, now its not as much fish...

Since my op 14 months ago I now find that my liking for foods have changed. ...

Mick

•11 years ago

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Caring for my husband who has inoperable Stomach Cancer+Stent

Hi - This is my first post as a carer regarding my husband's cancer. He was diagnosed last autumn and started ECX chemotherapy early January. He was so...

Hi - This is my first post as a carer regarding my husband's cancer. He was diag...

Nerine

•11 years ago

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Mis diagnosis

Hi has anyone else had a similar problem and will I ever get over this? I can't forgive the doctors who got it wrong. I had asthma symptoms and was treated...

Hi has anyone else had a similar problem and will I ever get over this? I can't ...

margie1

•11 years ago

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All posts for April 2013

my dad has had oesophageal cancer for almost 3 years and has started vomitting blood, what could this mean?

Coughing when eating/drinking - could it be related to achalasia?

Nexium side effects

still worry 8 months on

Sedation and Throat Spray Sedation at Gastroscopy

My husband gets a locking feeling in his right side, does anyone else have this problem?

Nightime choking

3months after 2stage oestop/gastrectomy - husband experiencing bad upper chest pain which works its way round to his back - is this normal?

The Future

I had an Ivor Lewis operation in January 2011. After a few hic-cups at the beginning I have been progressing well & even put on weight.

Had partial gastrectomy two years ago, still having diarrhoea most days on mainly protein/ dairy diet recommended by dietician- HELP!

Test Results In

B12 supplements

Problem Swallowing before treatment

CT scan has found a possible small lesion

Surgery planned for 11th April

My liking for different foods have changed..

Caring for my husband who has inoperable Stomach Cancer+Stent

Mis diagnosis

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