Hi Rayb

just been through this had FLOT april and may operation in june  its a long journey but stick witk it.

It may all sound a bit frightening at first i would recommend you read up on your treatment the FLOT is bearable and the operation is not really a worry although it is a major operation i will say that at no point in my journey have i really suffered any major pain and i am 90  percent recovered as of today if i can offer you any help or advice please contact me as it is always good to hear from someone who has been through this procedure recently , our NHS will take care of you by far the best care you can get ,trust me.

do you know what a plo is in an operation? 

would be grateful if you have any idea

sorry to hear about your diagnosis x

Hi chrissycleverclogs 

so  the term PLO refers to ,Pharyngo Laryngo Oesophagectomy this is probably the main part of the operation  , i am  somewhat bemused by your other comment as i am as i have previously reported as close to 100% cancer free as can be determined one year post operative , unless you know different lol take care and keep us posted on your progress , remember we as a group are always here to help and support each other through all stages 

Regards

Douglas

PLO = pre loved oesophagus 

heck have I stumbled on something, 'they' are flogging our secondhand oesophagus' off on eBay!!!

who knew there was a market for them? 

please excuse flippancy, it's the only way I've survived the trauma of this!

keeping the faith

Tabnabsx

Tabnabs - I tried to Google that but just came back with a preloved sarcophagus.

hi Tabnabs 

i like that idea , but it's a bit late to ask for mine back now , i hope someone else is enjoying it if it's been sold on although i can't see much demand for it , anyway PLO is the way ahead , take it easy and be happy 

Regards

Douglas

hi Tabnabs 

i like that idea , but it's a bit late to ask for mine back now , i hope someone else is enjoying it if it's been sold on although i can't see much demand for it , anyway PLO is the way ahead , take it easy and be happy 

Regards

Douglas