My name is Paul - diagnosed with oesophagus and stomach cancer

I have been diagnosed with oesophagus and stomach cancer, and just found out after a fitness test  that I need stents before they can operate.

  • Hi Paul, 

    Thank you for coming here and sharing your story though I am sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with oesophagus and stomach cancer. I hope that the procedure to have stents before they can operate goes well and that you won't have to wait too long after that for the surgery. 

    If you have any questions or simply want to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, feel free to give them a call on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and they will be to offer guidance at a time when you are probably feeling a little overwhelmed with all the information you are being given. 

    I hope that you will hear from other members of our community who have had a similar diagnosis or who have a loved one who has been through this before and that they will come and tell you more about their experiences and what to expect from the operation. 

    Wishing you the best of luck for the stent procedure and the surgery. I hope it all goes well and that you recover quickly. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator