osophagus cancer diagnosis

Hi,

I have recently been diagnosed with oesophagus cancer stage 3 and have come across this forum while googling, since the middle of September, I have had a plethora of tests and have been very well treated by the hospital staff, I’m starting my FLOT treatment in 9 days’ time a regime of 4 rounds 2 weeks apart then hopefully followed by surgery and then another FLOT regime.

  • Hi Sue,

    It’s really great to hear from you and that Martin is doing well. Lovely you’ve been away on holidays too. Fingers crossed Kev is doing well too. I too hope Redski and anyone else is chugging along.

    keeping the faith

    Milly

  • Hi, I’m replying to myself as it’s been quiet  on here and I get that as I  don’t post much now. It’s 4 years since my husband had his Oesophagectomy and it was a rollercoaster as he had several complications which I won’t go into as they are documented on this thread. . However he is well and is currently doong maintenance on his fish pond!

    Along the way I connected with fellow travellers both patients and their loved ones. I am aware that not everyone is still with us on this earth but are always in the hearts and minds of their loved ones and I wanted to say I don’t forget them either. These comrades helped me as Hilts called us ‘the onlookers’ and I will never forget their bravery and determination against this awful disease.  

    For those who read this and are either starting or continuing on this path I send my heartfelt best wishes too.

    still keeping the faith 

    Milly

  • Offline in reply to Milly58

    Hey Millie - we are still here too- the rollercoaster ride we and many others all shared. This board was our little saviour at the time, finding fellow travellers . Helped me more than I ever thought it could. Some of our fellow travellers didn’t make it all the way and that was and still is upsetting and they will always be in my thoughts. So for all of you starting out on this incredible riollercoaster- keep the faith ️

  • Offline in reply to Hilts

    Hi Hilts so lovely to hear from you , as always. Glad you are both chugging along.

    yes still keeping the faith

    Milly

  • Offline in reply to Milly58

    Hey - I forgot to put in my online post we are now at 5 years since E day (endoscopy day), not like I am showing off at all .