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Just started FLOT Chemo for GOJ Esophagus cancer, then Ivor Lewis operation to remove stomach , anyone going through this happy to connect

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I am 60 Year old Father of 2 and a grandfather of 2 , married for 37 years , and recently retired. Living in Wickford Area Essex. I have previously had no major Health Problems , being fit and active playing golf  and regular fitness sessions at local gym.

In April 2024 following an endoscopy it was identified i may have a malignant tumor at GOJ junction. This was confirmed on 7th May following further endoscopy., various other tests and scans including PET, CT , and laparoscopy Diagnosed T2/3 Stage poss. small spread to nearby lymph nodes ,  fortunately not to other areas of body  and localized.

I have just started a 4 two week cycle of FLOT chemotherapy 24Th June, plan then to have an Ivor Lewis Procedure , to remove all of stomach and then another 4 cycles of Chemo.

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  • Hello Tinker7

    I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It's understandably a difficult time for you and natural that you have some questions ahead of your treatment starting. 

    I can see that  shared in a recent post that he has been through the Ivor Lewis procedure after a T3 diagnosis. Hopefully you can connect with him. You might also want to have a look through this thread where quite a few members have shared their experience of treatment for oesophageal cancer. I'm sure if you post there you will be able to chat with others who have experience with this treatment. You can also use the search function at the top of the page to look for the terms FLOT or Ivor Lewis where you can see other posts where these treatments have been mentioned. 

    If you'd like to talk with our nurses at any point, you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice and support they can. 

    I hope that things progress well with your treatment. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Tinker7

    I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It's understandably a difficult time for you and natural that you have some questions ahead of your treatment starting. 

    I can see that  shared in a recent post that he has been through the Ivor Lewis procedure after a T3 diagnosis. Hopefully you can connect with him. You might also want to have a look through this thread where quite a few members have shared their experience of treatment for oesophageal cancer. I'm sure if you post there you will be able to chat with others who have experience with this treatment. You can also use the search function at the top of the page to look for the terms FLOT or Ivor Lewis where you can see other posts where these treatments have been mentioned. 

    If you'd like to talk with our nurses at any point, you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice and support they can. 

    I hope that things progress well with your treatment. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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