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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

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HIPEC

Has anyone here had, or knows of someone, that has had HIPEC for metastasised stomach cancer? My husband has one metastatic tumour 4 yrs after his gastrectomy....

Has anyone here had, or knows of someone, that has had HIPEC for metastasised st...

HerIndoors

•3 years ago

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Squamous cell carcinoma

Hi, Can I ask if there are many people on the site that had the squamous variety of oesophageal cancer. I had to have 75% of my oesophagus removed as the...

Hi, Can I ask if there are many people on the site that had the squamous variet...

Da1sychain

•3 years ago

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Virtual 2021 London Marathon

We are so happy to announce that we have been allocated 10 spaces in the Virtual 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon which is to take place on Sunday 3rd October...

We are so happy to announce that we have been allocated 10 spaces in the Virtual...

The_OPA

Partner•3 years ago

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Ivor Lewis op

Has anyone had Ivor Lewis op at Stoke hospital?

Von66

•3 years ago

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Reflux/GERD

I am six years post op and have tried everything to avoid the terrible GERD I suffer sometimes during the night. I wake up suddenly gasping for breath, with a...

I am six years post op and have tried everything to avoid the terrible GERD I su...

Makulit

•3 years ago

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Hiatal Hernia & Gerd now worse due to SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth)

I have had a hiatal hernia and GERD for years. Took PPIs such as omeprazole for years but then developed SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). PPIs...

I have had a hiatal hernia and GERD for years. Took PPIs such as omeprazole for...

WFMD13

•3 years ago

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Diarrhoea

What helps diarrhoea Had ivor Lewis 4 years ago and has been a persistant problem since

What helps diarrhoea Had ivor Lewis 4 years ago and has been a persistant p...

kennyliston

•3 years ago

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Sleeping position - 31 Months post Oesophagectomy

I am now 31 months post oesophagectomy and doing fine. But I am still having trouble finding a comfortable sleeping position. I had always been a left side...

I am now 31 months post oesophagectomy and doing fine. But I am still having tro...

Splodgey

•3 years ago

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Central Line!

I was quite surprised to hear from my oncologist that my chemo will be delivered via a central line. Plus I’d be having post op chemo. Can anyone share their...

I was quite surprised to hear from my oncologist that my chemo will be delivered...

Deeedals

•3 years ago

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Adcal strange taste

I have taken Adcal for years but I opened a new batch and found the tablets had a strange taste so opened a second pack... they were fine. Now my next lot have...

I have taken Adcal for years but I opened a new batch and found the tablets had ...

catlover50

•3 years ago

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Does anyone taking omeprazole suffer extreme itching?

Hi. I have been taking Omeprazole for 8 years. Over the last 6 months or so I have Been experiencing extreme itching at times , Itching is one of the side...

Hi. I have been taking Omeprazole for 8 years. Over the last 6 months or so I ha...

scrachy

•3 years ago

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Lymph node removal

Hi,does anybody know what determines how many lymph nodes are removed during esophagectomy..I had 76 removed and 7 were cancerous,yet I know people who had 47...

Hi,does anybody know what determines how many lymph nodes are removed during eso...

telford-hiker

•3 years ago

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Gastrits no ulcer no erosion

Had h pylori last sept Gone now scope confirm Left gastrits No ulcer no erosions Ppi was given I’m worse on the ppi ? Any reason why I’m doubled up...

Had h pylori last sept Gone now scope confirm Left gastrits No ulcer no erosi...

Milley2

•3 years ago

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Aspiration

I have achalasia with a failing esophagus. I have been having trouble with waking and aspirating before I get up. Do you have any recommendations? I do have...

I have achalasia with a failing esophagus. I have been having trouble with waki...

Pepita933

•3 years ago

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Frightened

I’ve recently been diagnosed with Stage 2 adenocarcinoma and about to undergo 8 weeks of chemo then surgery. It’s all been explained to me and someone on this...

I’ve recently been diagnosed with Stage 2 adenocarcinoma and about to undergo 8 ...

Deeedals

•3 years ago

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intestinal metaplasia

Hi, my mom has just been told she has intestinal metaplasia. She hasn’t really been given any treatment, other than a higher dose of the omeprazole, she’s been...

Hi, my mom has just been told she has intestinal metaplasia. She hasn’t really b...

Blowblow_

•3 years ago

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Covid worries

Hi guys, Hope your all well and staying safe. With all this covid business going on, have any of you, apart from those receiving treatment atm, been put on...

Hi guys, Hope your all well and staying safe. With all this covid business goi...

Popsic

•3 years ago

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Got my treatment plan

Thank you to all who replied to my first post. I’ve been to speak to the surgeon and specialist nurse today with my husband. Plan is 4 lots of FLOT chemo over...

Thank you to all who replied to my first post. I’ve been to speak to the surgeon...

Deeedals

•3 years ago

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Lansaprozole

Does everyone who's had an oesphgectomy need to take a ppi. I only ask because i.ve been taking 30mg twice a day for the last two years and wonder if it's...

Does everyone who's had an oesphgectomy need to take a ppi. I only ask because i...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Posts - Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer | HealthUnlocked

Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

All posts for February 2021

HIPEC

Squamous cell carcinoma

Virtual 2021 London Marathon

Ivor Lewis op

Reflux/GERD

Hiatal Hernia & Gerd now worse due to SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth)

Diarrhoea

Sleeping position - 31 Months post Oesophagectomy

Central Line!

Adcal strange taste

Does anyone taking omeprazole suffer extreme itching?

Lymph node removal

Gastrits no ulcer no erosion

Aspiration

Frightened

intestinal metaplasia

Covid worries

Got my treatment plan

Lansaprozole

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