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Recent shock diagnosis of Oesophagus cancer

Jasman75
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Hi

At 75 having enjoyed good health most of my life I have got cancer of the oesophagus. I was hoping to carry on working for a few years and stopping work is in itself a big blow, both mentally and financially. I have the prospect of chemo and then the operation which fills me full of dread

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    Hi Jasman,

    Have they told you yet what stage you’re at?

    It’s always a shock to receive a cancer diagnosis but the fact that you have at least two treatment options sounds hopeful. 

    Good luck!
    Dave

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    Hi Jasman

    What a blow getting that diagnosis. If you can carry on working at something you enjoy it is more good for you than all the other therapies than can be offered. Meeting people, using your brain and body and carrying on with life as normally as possible. Also like you I need the income it provides so that  I am not left destitute. I've worked past state pension age throughout my treatments but do take time off to recover from surgery and tiredness from currently receiving immunotherapy. Don't be too hard on your body, neither of us are spring chickens and you do use a lot of energy dealing with this.

    Best for your upcoming treatments.

    Ed

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