Hi all, 

My dad had cancer of the oesophagus in August 2020 and after chemo and 12 hour surgery, he was given the news he was cancer free in April 2021. He has had to adapt to life with a much smaller stomach and shorter oesophagus and has continued to have an upset tummy and reflux. After worsening of these symptoms, he has been diagnosed with reccurent cancer of the oesophagus and it has spread to the nearby lymph nodes. He has been told that surgery isn't an option and he is seeing the oncologist in a couple of weeks to discuss chemo options. They are also arranging for the palliative care team to come and chat with him. 

I'm completely heartbroken and as always with these things I am left with more questions. I know palliative care is related to end of life but would they always bring them in at this point, can someone live with oesophagael cancer? Just terrified its all going to happen really quickly. I suppose I want to see if anyone else has been through this with a family member?

Not entirely sure. I'm just feeling quite low and need to get my thoughts down :(