oesophagus cancer

Hello everyone, 

I am at my wits and would really love some help. My father is 72 and was recently diagnose with oesophagus cancer. We are at very early stage of diagnosis. In the last couple of weeks his voice has changed - deeper. 

Also I notice he seems to be choking after eating. Some after a bite of food he would have coughing fits. How can I help him or what can he do to alleviate this, while he waits for treatment. 

What is this choking of coughing fit he is having? 

I know it is very early days but he appears to be in more discomfort  and taking copious amounts of Nurofen (400mg) every four hours for the past two weeks. He won't tell me extent of the pain etc because he not want to worry me but I can see he is suffering...  Is there another type of OTC which is more effective at pain relief. 

He says paracetamol does not help an Nurofen is on/off in alleviating pain. 

Thank you so much. Love&Light to all. 

Lilly. 

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  • Hi Lily my dad was diagnosed back end of March. He has had a stent fitted following an initial endoscopy.  We have spoken to a dietician about what foods to avoid ie no fatty meats. So hes going from soups blended vegetables. Ice cream cakes to get calories Has your dad been given a supplement drinks and I'd push to speak with a dietician. We were given a folder from mcmilian with lots of information after appointment with oncologist.  My dad is still losing weight and advised to eat anything rather than nothing as not much appetite. Also been given stronger pain relief but he's not keen on the side effects. Hopefully one of the admin will respond and direct you onto a nurse who can advise you about questions to ask etc. 

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  • Hi Lily my dad was diagnosed back end of March. He has had a stent fitted following an initial endoscopy.  We have spoken to a dietician about what foods to avoid ie no fatty meats. So hes going from soups blended vegetables. Ice cream cakes to get calories Has your dad been given a supplement drinks and I'd push to speak with a dietician. We were given a folder from mcmilian with lots of information after appointment with oncologist.  My dad is still losing weight and advised to eat anything rather than nothing as not much appetite. Also been given stronger pain relief but he's not keen on the side effects. Hopefully one of the admin will respond and direct you onto a nurse who can advise you about questions to ask etc. 

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