Cancer Research UK main site
  • Replies 55 replies
  • Views 6232 views
  • Users 0 members are here

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

Navaraman
Offline

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 leelaloo

    Hi Lee

    Good for you to post about still living a good life with incurable cancer, it gives hope to the many people that will read this. With modern treatments our quality of life can be much improved and extended even though we all live with some form of incapacity. Keep cool, drink plenty avoid midday sun. Big hug

    Ed

      

  • Offline in reply to Farmer_Ed

    Cheers bud going to meet a few of my old school mates this morning we try and do it on a regular bases . Gosh its hot already got a kneck fan which helps plus a tall tower fan and also one in bedroom keep cutains drawn in bedroom as well plenty of fluids as well 

  • in reply to Navaraman

    Its great to have kept in touch with your old school mates all these years and to still be meeting up. I still see a few of mine intermittently as we live a long way from each other and are no longer in prime health. I'm possibly the lucky one with cancer. While mates have dementia, COPD and on oxygen, heart problems and liver disease. Still we have all had very good lives, lived to the full and will be returned to our maker in very used condition. Have a great day and a good laugh.

    Ed

  • Offline in reply to Farmer_Ed

    Hi Farmer Ed how you doing in this heatwave . I just wondered if you may help my skin has just started getting dry and flakey . I moisturise in morning after shower 

  • in reply to Navaraman

    Hi Navaraman

    Good to see you still about on the forum and survived the heatwave. Went out with friends last night for a pint. And on the way home wished Id brought a jumper the air was welcome fresh and cool. Is your dry skin caused by your medication. I get a very itchy rash with dry skin. I stopped using soap which dries out the skin  and take a cool bath  with E45 emmolient oil. It does get you clean. Then use E45 or Balneum anti itch cream. If it gets really bad I use a steroid cream sparingly. Also I make sure to drink plenty water. I still have the rash but its much less irritatating and Im not shedding dust everywhere. Hope you are doing OK and getting away for trips when you can. I did get down to the coast where it was a little cooler and had a swim. It was too hot though to fancy fish and chips. 

    Ed

  • Offline in reply to Farmer_Ed

    Good you eere able yo get out and about. Saw my 2 grandsons yesterdsy Harry the four year old has sussed I am not well . He adked twice yestersay are you still ill grandad are you going to die . Bless him  . And oliver who is 4 months old is taking evrything in now . They both great 

  • in reply to Navaraman

    Wonderful to get to see your granchildren. Mine are the one thing that brings the greatest joy to my heart. Regular photos keep us updated and always bring a smile to my face. Due to make a visit soon to see them but its a five hour trip to get there so only go every 3 months. Hope you day goes well.

    Ed

  • Offline in reply to Farmer_Ed

    Cheers mate we are lucky my son and family only 20mins away and so is my daughter and husband . My son has two boys and daughter doesnt have kids . Hope you have a good day 

  • Offline in reply to Farmer_Ed

    Cheers hope you sre able to see yours soon . They keep me going through cancer and my son and daughter and of course my wife and my few old school friends do as well bloody hard though especailly yedterday the after effects of the chemo upset stomach etc yuk 

  • Offline in reply to Navaraman

    On 8 of july I am seeing doctor for assessment also to get a form SR1 to send it to dwp to claim what I can in benifits 

Speak to a nurse

Quick links

Follow us

Registered with Fundraising Regulator (logo)
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.