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Ivor Lewis operation on oesophagus is

I was diagnosed with a tumour in my oesophagus. Had chemo followed by surgery to have oesophagus removed and then more chemo . Last infusion was some two...

I was diagnosed with a tumour in my oesophagus. Had chemo followed by surgery t...

Papanang

•1 day ago

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Update re: pancreas cyst

Hi guts, as promised an update on the situation.I have today seen gynaecology and I am due for a scan tomorrow, weds 18/09. The gynaecologist thinks I have a...

Hi guts, as promised an update on the situation.I have today seen gynaecology a...

Popsic

•3 days ago

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oesophageal cancer/ivor Lewis

hoping for some help my dad had an Ivor Lewis 6 years ago. He’s is his 80’s now. I’m very worried as he’s been having issues with gagging then pain, he also...

hoping for some help my dad had an Ivor Lewis 6 years ago. He’s is his 80’s now....

Ollies12345

•5 days ago

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another hicccup

Hi guys, Well here I am again, this time I am trying to be positive but so hard. I had a CT scan last Friday and was phoned by the GP yesterday ( Thursday )....

Hi guys, Well here I am again, this time I am trying to be positive but so hard...

Popsic

•7 days ago

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Scared

Hi, I’m one month post op, Ivor Lewis I spent 9 days in CCD and 5 on the ward. At home now and struggling to eat due to no appetite and not feeling hungry....

Hi, I’m one month post op, Ivor Lewis I spent 9 days in CCD and 5 on the ward. A...

Myfrenchieboy

•13 days ago

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Post-oesophagectomy corrective surgery

I underwent an oesophagectomy which removed my oesophagus and part of my stomach 2½ years ago but my recovery has stalled. I now have an “S” bend in my conduit...

I underwent an oesophagectomy which removed my oesophagus and part of my stomach...

LondonMan

•16 days ago

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Six months post operation, new symptom

Good Morning Firstly I have spoken to the team and I am waiting for an appointment for a endoscopy. I am 6 months post op. Ivor lewis, robotic. T3,N2,M0,...

Good Morning Firstly I have spoken to the team and I am waiting for an appointm...

ChickenDanshak

•21 days ago

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Stage four ….

I had chemoradiation for oesophogeal cancer in late 2023, not seen as suitable for operation. Now have metastases to ureter ( not v usual) and am about to...

I had chemoradiation for oesophogeal cancer in late 2023, not seen as suitable f...

Vitex

•1 month ago

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Ivor Lewis

hi hoping for some advice my dad had an Ivor Lewis 6 years ago, he has done well but sometimes he gets this gagging problem and feels really uncomfortable and...

hi hoping for some advice my dad had an Ivor Lewis 6 years ago, he has done well...

Ollies12345

•2 months ago

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Oesphagectomy

I'm just new here I'm having done my 6 rounds of flot treatment now I am going for my surgery on the 2nd of August. If anyone can share there experiences...

I'm just new here I'm having done my 6 rounds of flot treatment now I am going f...

Icecre

•2 months ago

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Ivor Lewis procedure and complications

I had the Ivor Lewis Procedure done on the 8th June, apparently had a leak and had to return back into theatre. However another scan after showed that the hole...

I had the Ivor Lewis Procedure done on the 8th June, apparently had a leak and h...

Artiquety

•2 months ago

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Blood Sugar Monitors

Hi - I’m nearly 10 months post Ivor Lewis and doing well. I do get dumping episodes though, and (I’m self diagnosing here!) they can include what presents as...

Hi - I’m nearly 10 months post Ivor Lewis and doing well. I do get dumping episo...

Bards

•3 months ago

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Creon

There appears to be a national shortage of Creon, which I have been taking for around 3 months, prescribed because I am struggling to maintain my weight which...

There appears to be a national shortage of Creon, which I have been taking for a...

Ilfc2022

•3 months ago

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post caustic ingestion

hi my sister has ingested clorox a.k.a bleach .she was admitted at hospital and was given iv drip with proton pump inhibitors.xray and endoscopy was done...

hi my sister has ingested clorox a.k.a bleach .she was admitted at hospital and ...

Scrumpi

•4 months ago

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constipation

Hi all just wondered if anyone had suffered with constipation after an esophagectomy? My husband is only 4 weeks post op so appreciate very early days but is...

Hi all just wondered if anyone had suffered with constipation after an esophagec...

Beaupeeps

•4 months ago

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Fatigue

Hi everyone just wanted to get an idea of other people’s level of fatigue post Ivor Lewis? My husband is 14 months post op and doing really well. He’s had a...

Hi everyone just wanted to get an idea of other people’s level of fatigue post I...

Tighan

•4 months ago

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Telford hiker 💔

Hi everyone, to let you all know that heaven gained a hero last Thursday. I know Telford hiker helped a lot of us over the years whilst battling his recurring...

Hi everyone, to let you all know that heaven gained a hero last Thursday. I know...

Cavalier3

•4 months ago

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Another question...heart issues.

Hello everybody,I made it through my second diaphragm hernia. This time open thoracotomy. Ivor Lewis and now that. I have stero pain, right and left. I am...

Hello everybody,I made it through my second diaphragm hernia. This time open th...

Katzekatze

•4 months ago

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Bowel Stuckness

About 8 months ago, I noticed that every time I would go, it felt as though my bowel movements were incomplete. The stool would pass normally for a bit and...

About 8 months ago, I noticed that every time I would go, it felt as though my b...

bowelstuckness

•4 months ago

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coughing especially at night

Hello all, I’m 2 1/2 years post Ivor Lewis and take 15 mg Lanzoprazole in the morning, and Gaviscon at bed time. I never suffer from reflux or heartburn...

Hello all, I’m 2 1/2 years post Ivor Lewis and take 15 mg Lanzoprazole in the mo...

PopandMo

•4 months ago

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5 Years!

Well here I am, 5 years on (yesterday) from my Ivor Lewis. Woohoo! 🙂 There's hope out there people, stay positive x

Well here I am, 5 years on (yesterday) from my Ivor Lewis. Woohoo! 🙂 There's ho...

Danstable

•4 months ago

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Update - experiene so far.!

Hi All, Well I am now 7 weeks post my Ivor Lewis surgey in Broomfield (Chelmsford UK) which is a regional center for this type of operation as not done in my...

Hi All, Well I am now 7 weeks post my Ivor Lewis surgey in Broomfield (Chelmsfo...

LarryLamb69

•5 months ago

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Interested to know your thoughts on taking Probiotic drinks to help with gut health.

Hi there. After recently suffering a long period of cramps, bloating, tiredness, sickness and diahorrea I was wondering whether taking Probiotic drinks might...

Hi there. After recently suffering a long period of cramps, bloating, tiredness,...

Julieanne60

•5 months ago

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Breathing

I.m five years on from my oesphagectomy and finding I get breathless after eating I.m OK if I sit doing nothing but if I try to go for a walk I get...

I.m five years on from my oesphagectomy and finding I get breathless after eati...

Summerson

•5 months ago

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Surviving cancer: some options for you to consider

I just want to share with you all, that I was diagnosed with a T3 (5cm) Tumour called Adenocarcinoma, situated in the junction of the lower oesophagus and...

I just want to share with you all, that I was diagnosed with a T3 (5cm) Tumour c...

Artiquety

•5 months ago

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enquiring

Can esophageal cancer cause chest pain? What are the complications of esophageal cancer?

Can esophageal cancer cause chest pain? What are the complications of esophagea...

Susanemily433

•5 months ago

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Bad dumping incident?

Hi there. Just thought I’d reach out to see if anyone can relate to my situation. I’m over 5 months from three way Oesophageal Surgery. I was doing really well...

Hi there. Just thought I’d reach out to see if anyone can relate to my situation...

Julieanne60

•5 months ago

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hole in windpipe

I’m 3 years post Ivor Lewis, 2023 scan showed cancer in lymph node in neck had chemo and radiation, the radiation has now caused a hole in my windpipe that...

I’m 3 years post Ivor Lewis, 2023 scan showed cancer in lymph node in neck had c...

Von66

•6 months ago

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Post op

Hi everyone. My dad had an osephagealectomy in October 2023. Agyrr a diagnosis of osephageal cancer in May 2023. He's still recovering. Consultant and...

Hi everyone. My dad had an osephagealectomy in October 2023. Agyrr a diagnosis...

DITZY-21

•6 months ago

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Survival rate of esophageal cancer.

Dxd 2 weeks ago. Did a CT scan and ultra sound. Have a mass at bottom of esophagus. Some lymph nodes involved nearby. Did a PET scan .Results not back yet....

Dxd 2 weeks ago. Did a CT scan and ultra sound. Have a mass at bottom of esophag...

Messiah6980

•6 months ago

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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer

Ivor Lewis operation on oesophagus is

Update re: pancreas cyst

oesophageal cancer/ivor Lewis

another hicccup

Scared

Post-oesophagectomy corrective surgery

Six months post operation, new symptom

Stage four ….

Ivor Lewis

Oesphagectomy

Ivor Lewis procedure and complications

Blood Sugar Monitors

Creon

post caustic ingestion

constipation

Fatigue

Telford hiker 💔

Another question...heart issues.

Bowel Stuckness

coughing especially at night

5 Years!

Update - experiene so far.!

Interested to know your thoughts on taking Probiotic drinks to help with gut health.

Breathing

Surviving cancer: some options for you to consider

enquiring

Bad dumping incident?

hole in windpipe

Post op

Survival rate of esophageal cancer.

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