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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

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trapped food issues

Hello everyone, This is my first post , on behalf of my husband who has just had the Ivor - Lewis op 7 weeks ago . Hes been doing well in recovery until the...

Hello everyone, This is my first post , on behalf of my husband who has just had...

gardeningqueen

•6 years ago

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Bsrretts

Is it ok to take codeine

kenann

•6 years ago

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Feeling worried

Has anyone had treatment of Oesophageal cancer at the QE2 in Hertfordshire. My partner has been diagnosed today and am trying to work out options of where we...

Has anyone had treatment of Oesophageal cancer at the QE2 in Hertfordshire. My p...

Jac2009

•6 years ago

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Long term immunity

Hi, is there any research on the effect of chemotherapy on long term immunity? Are previous immunisations still effective post chemo?

Hi, is there any research on the effect of chemotherapy on long term immunity? A...

Stringbean53

•6 years ago

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losing weight still

after 13months post op I L i have started to lose weight.My consultant thinks im not eating enough, whet to my drs and he has prescribed fortisip twice a day....

after 13months post op I L i have started to lose weight.My consultant thinks im...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Food sticking in throat.

Thank you for accepting me into your association. I have Crohns and gord pluss other heart issues and recently i have been getting food stuck in my throat...

Thank you for accepting me into your association. I have Crohns and gord pluss ...

graemeparsons

•6 years ago

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Barretts

My husband is so exhausted as well. Is that anything to do with Barrett as well

kenann

•6 years ago

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Barrett oesophogus

Can anyone help with diet for Barrett oesophogus please

kenann

•6 years ago

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Sickness

Hello, this is our first post. My husband had IL 5 weeks ago. He suffered a broken rib through this and after a pretty rough first few weeks started feeling...

Hello, this is our first post. My husband had IL 5 weeks ago. He suffered a brok...

PeanutPickle

•6 years ago

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Use of a fit-bit to warn wearer of onset of dumping

I'm not sure if my previous post got thru', so apologies if you have already received it. I heard that wearing a fit-bit can warn the wearer of the onset of...

I'm not sure if my previous post got thru', so apologies if you have already rec...

Johrene

•6 years ago

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Agrivated throat

Hi All. I have managed to get an appointment to see about having a stretch. But today I have found I can not really eat at all. Even if I drink milk it...

Hi All. I have managed to get an appointment to see about having a stretch. Bu...

Mickymar

•6 years ago

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Shoulder / Arm issues post surgery

Hi Diagonosed and treated for Oesophagial Cancer. Had surgery late Feb 18, usual thing big scar on back, laparoscapy through stomach. In the last month I have...

Hi Diagonosed and treated for Oesophagial Cancer. Had surgery late Feb 18, usual...

Shortfatbald

•6 years ago

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Life after treatment 3.5 years on.

It's heartening to hear people reflecting my experience some 3.5 years on. The small issues we have are a small price to pay for still being here. However,...

It's heartening to hear people reflecting my experience some 3.5 years on. The s...

Aussiepete

•6 years ago

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Living The Life

Had an Ivor Lewis Procedure in June last year (1917) I was 109 kg pre surgery but on the advice of my surgeon Simon Bann lost 10 kg before the procedure, It...

Had an Ivor Lewis Procedure in June last year (1917) I was 109 kg pre surgery b...

MarkMacL

•6 years ago

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Taste buds

Hi all my mum had the Ivor Lewis operation 3 months ago and has lost 2 stone which we knew was gonna happen ... She doesn't really enjoy food at the moment as...

Hi all my mum had the Ivor Lewis operation 3 months ago and has lost 2 stone whi...

Calboy

•6 years ago

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Oesoph C .. tell tale signs?

Hi .. Just read tommys post about being diagnosed with OC. Personally, its my worst dread. Im med/ high risk. This post was originally a reply to tommys post...

Hi .. Just read tommys post about being diagnosed with OC. Personally, its my wo...

Garysreflux

•6 years ago

6 Replies

New diagnosis

Hi all,just been told i have cancer of the oesophagus and naturally very con cerned. Any posts from other patients will be appreciated

Hi all,just been told i have cancer of the oesophagus and naturally very con cer...

Tommy12

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Trying to help my husband

Hi My husband was diagnosed with advanced oesophageal cancer in December 2017, with no option for surgery because it had already spread to lymph nodes and the...

Hi My husband was diagnosed with advanced oesophageal cancer in December 2017, ...

tejags6

•6 years ago

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Stage 4 ec spread to liver

Hi all, I am 48 and after trying to get help with food and eventually liquid not being tolerated from August 2017 I was eventually diagnosed with ec at the...

Hi all, I am 48 and after trying to get help with food and eventually liquid not...

Bunny69

•6 years ago

9 Replies

No Test Results Yet

This is my first post. Biopsy a month ago, no results yet, but at the hospital, doctor said I had Lupus due to thick, white lining in my esophagus. Couldn't...

This is my first post. Biopsy a month ago, no results yet, but at the hospital, ...

PetiteChef27

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Sweating at night

Hi, Does anybody else break out with a heavy sweating episode during the night, this is during winter in South Africa? Clothes and bed is drenched. I am now...

Hi, Does anybody else break out with a heavy sweating episode during the night, ...

fpdcronje

•6 years ago

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Jack hammer esophogus

Has anyone on this site got jackhammer and bronchiectasis if so have you any tips on managing not to drown or choke . Thanks x

Has anyone on this site got jackhammer and bronchiectasis if so have you any tip...

carolg1

•6 years ago

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8 months on

Hello. I had my operation 8 months ago and was doing well. I now find I am having trouble swallowing again. It feels tights and I feel very full very quickly....

Hello. I had my operation 8 months ago and was doing well. I now find I am havi...

Mickymar

•6 years ago

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Barrett's 8 years post op

Hi I am 8years post op and have developed Barrett's, wondering if anyone else has Barrett's following Ivor Lewis op. Also if you do have Barrett's how often...

Hi I am 8years post op and have developed Barrett's, wondering if anyone else ha...

liz_crisp

•6 years ago

6 Replies

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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

All posts for August 2018

trapped food issues

Bsrretts

Feeling worried

Long term immunity

losing weight still

Food sticking in throat.

Barretts

Barrett oesophogus

Sickness

Use of a fit-bit to warn wearer of onset of dumping

Agrivated throat

Shoulder / Arm issues post surgery

Life after treatment 3.5 years on.

Living The Life

Taste buds

Oesoph C .. tell tale signs?

New diagnosis

Trying to help my husband

Stage 4 ec spread to liver

No Test Results Yet

Sweating at night

Jack hammer esophogus

8 months on

Barrett's 8 years post op

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