Hi Anandavin,

Firstly, I  am sorry to read about your husband’s diagnosis as I do understand how overwhelming it feels.

My husband is 3 years on from his Oesophagectomy. He was diagnosed with junctionsl cancer in October 2020 so a very difficult time because of COVID. He had 8 weeks FLOT which commenced end of January 2021 then the op on 4th May 2021. He did have complications but he then had 8 more FLOT IN August and finished his treatment end September. It’s not an easy road but people do make it through.

As the moderator rightly said try not to read to much on internet as everyone is an individual. we had great support from a friend of a friend who is now 5 years on from his operation and he went back to work as a Policeman! 

My husband touch wood is doing well so far so good. My main advice would be if possible and if needed gain weight as there will be weight loss and get as fit as possible especially the heart and lungs  by doing whatever exercise he can. 

I don’t tend to post these days but on looking for the old post came across a couple of posts and thought it might help to know people can have positive outcomes.

still keeping the faith

Milly

Hi Anandavin,

Firstly, I  am sorry to read about your husband’s diagnosis as I do understand how overwhelming it feels.

My husband is 3 years on from his Oesophagectomy. He was diagnosed with junctionsl cancer in October 2020 so a very difficult time because of COVID. He had 8 weeks FLOT which commenced end of January 2021 then the op on 4th May 2021. He did have complications but he then had 8 more FLOT IN August and finished his treatment end September. It’s not an easy road but people do make it through.

As the moderator rightly said try not to read to much on internet as everyone is an individual. we had great support from a friend of a friend who is now 5 years on from his operation and he went back to work as a Policeman! 

My husband touch wood is doing well so far so good. My main advice would be if possible and if needed gain weight as there will be weight loss and get as fit as possible especially the heart and lungs  by doing whatever exercise he can. 

I don’t tend to post these days but on looking for the old post came across a couple of posts and thought it might help to know people can have positive outcomes.

still keeping the faith

Milly

Thank you Millie. This is useful and uplifting. My best wishes to you and your husband.