Double whammy

[JayGeeCee]

Good morning lovely ladies it’s a beautiful sunny day here in France, I’m feeling well and positive about my upcoming PET scan on the 9th. All great eh?

Unfortunately my husband has been diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus. He will have a PET scan the same day as me and chemo starts two days later. If the scan shows the cancer is localised then he will have radiotherapy alongside. On a positive note he is being treated by the husband of my oncologist, they are both absolutely brilliant, so have total faith in them and the system here in France.

So double fingers crossed we both get good results from our scans on the 9th 🤞🏻🤞🏻. I’ll keep you posted.

Have a lovely weekend

Joy xx

[izzybruce]

I really hope your scans our clear, good luck xx

[Katmal-UK]

Wishing you both all the best xx

[Lindaura]

How terrible for you!

I have to add this about your husband’s care.

If your husband’s cancer is localised in a place that can be operated on, I suggest going for this option.

This kind of cancer is so aggressive and can cause so many problems, if it can be physically removed, choose that option.

Best wishes,

Laura

[JayGeeCee in reply to Lindaura]

Surgery not an option Laura, it’s too big and situated close to his heart. So it’s Chemo and radiotherapy if it hasn’t spread.

😔

[Seasun36-uk]

Wishing you all the best for all treatments & scans. It very heartening to know that you both have good Consultants & good care in France.

Linda xx 🌻🌻

[JayGeeCee in reply to Seasun36-uk]

Thank you Linda, I’m 100% sure I wouldn’t be here if I’d been in the UK. I had no faith in the GP practice and they ignored OH’s failing hip for so long the replacement hasn’t been as good as it should have been. The surgeon said he should have been seen at least a year before.

The language barrier can be an issue at times, but generally the care is excellent. Our GP here is absolutely brilliant.

Joy x

[Grace-53]

As if one cancer per family wasn’t enough. Really sorry to hear that. I kind of know the feeling, as my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer during my first line of chemo. Fortunately, it doesn’t seem to be very aggressive and so it is wait and see at the moment.

Good luck with your scans and everything.

❤️

Grace

[JayGeeCee in reply to Grace-53]

It just keeps on giving this disease doesn’t it!

Hope you both stay well.

[Petrolhead]

Devastating for you both. It is good to know that you both have a good oncology team. Talk about sharing.

Best wishes to you both

Fay

[Katiebairdie]

Lightning doesn’t strike twice they say but this damm disease is not so kind.

It’s good to hear you are getting such good treatment in France. Best wishes to you both.

[Hopefulgal1]

Oh my word this is such awful news for you both but you sound remarkably positive and driven and so hope all the treatment to come works it’s magic for you both xx❤️

[Cropcrop]

Wishing you both the very best outcome, 🤞🏻 for you both ❤️Xx Jane

[delia2]

That sounds really rough for both of you but hopefully your scan will be clear and your husband’s will show localized cancer. I’m glad you trust your doctors there—that’s so important. Good luck!!!

[Wanthealth]

🙏🏻🙏🏻Hoping for good results for both of you🙏🏻🙏🏻 Fingers crossed as well, Hugs

[luluw]

We were in almost exactly the same position as you a while ago. I was just recovering from chemo and surgery when my husband was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer which they initially said was inoperable.

After 3 rounds of chemo, the tumour has shrunk so much, they could operate and did. He is now recovered and cured, so don't give up hope. Laura is not necessarily right that it's always agressive, but they will only operate if there's a good chance of a cure because the op is huge.

I would strongly suggest you check out the Oesophageal Patient's Association forum which is on Healthunlocked as well. It has been a huge support to us and, like this one, a fantastic source of information.

Good luck

lou xxxxxxxx

[JayGeeCee in reply to luluw]

Thanks for this Lou, it’s really good to hear about positive experiences .

Hope you both stay well.

Joy x

[Redclio]

All the best to you and your husband xx