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Uncurable oesophageal cancer but been offered chemo and immunotherapy to give me a chance of living longer

Navaraman
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6 years ago I had cancer which was cured . Unfortunately at beginning of march I was taken to hospital with chronic stomach  pains it was found I an inflamed pancreas after a ct scan also some tumours were found unfortunately this time can not be operated on . They said because Its serious this time and terminal they are going to do their best and give me chemo and immuno hopefully that will shrink them and give me a 65 percent chance of living longer than 18 months . The immuno is a new type I am having it as a trial which is brilliant . Loads of appointments  though 

  • in reply to Navaraman

    HI Navaraman

    Timely advice with midday UV levels forecast at UV6  today. Ive got a n wide brimmed Tilley sunhat to wear along with SPF 50 sunscreen and sunglasses. Doing some gardening today and a BBQ later. Enjoy your day.

    Ed

  • Offline in reply to Farmer_Ed

    Hi Ed,  I am sure I have skin cancer or sun damage on my scalp so I am wearing a hat in this weather.  I had a skin cancer removed from my back a few years ago.  I caused all the damage myself by lying in the sun all the time in South Africa so can't blame anyone else.  Enjoy your BBQ we will be having a few of those this weekend.  I saw you put on another thread about exercise, I would be careful about exercising too strenuously because of your spine.  I asked the oncologist about swimming and Tai Chi and he said I could do both.  I haven't been swimming yet but started Tai Chi which is very gentle and I am enjoying it.  Have a lovely sun safe weekend.

    Lee xx

  • in reply to leelaloo

    Hi Lee

    Good to hear from you and thanks for the advice on excercising and bone cancer. Ill go easy on the gardening.  If you have sun damage on your scalp get it seen to. It may only require a tube of effudix cream to clear it up. Like you I got a lot of sun damage living abroad and from my outdoor occupation. My present woes are all my own fault and completely preventable. Have a lovely weekend.

    Ed

  • Online in reply to Farmer_Ed

    Keep out sun till about 3.30pm make sure you have factor 50 suncream on  and pleanty of water to drink . Its abiut 32 now 

  • in reply to Navaraman

    Hi Navaraman

    Yes I forgot to mention avoiding the midday sun when suns rays are strongest. Do you know which immunotherapy drug you will be given. Im on cemiplimab for Squamous Cell cancer and Denosumab Xgeva to help protect bones from fractures.

    Ed

  • Online in reply to Farmer_Ed

    I dont yet all I know is its a new one I am taking part in trials . I think its a good idea yo take part in it so it can help other patients 

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