I'm so sorry for the worry and stress this is causing MarkJoanne,

I hope this information we have about treatment for oesophageal cancer and how to manage diet problems, including what makes swallowing easier with oesophageal cancer, will help address some of your concerns but our cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040 if it would help to talk things through with them. They'll be back in the office from Tuesday onwards, between 9a.m - 5p.m

We do have quite a few members within our community who have been on this journey so now that I've replied, you hopefully won't have to wait too long to hear about their experiences and gain some valuable insight and advice.

We're thinking of you MarkJoanne and sending you all our strength at this rather challenging and uncertain time.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi Mark Joanne 

You are not alone 

Please reach out if you feel up to it 

My hubby has this too

Hi,

I hope it helps to tell you that it is eight years since my first diagnosis for the cancer you have. I was 67 years old then. 
The care, support and treatment I have had since then has been, and still is, fantastic. Chemo, radiotherapy, surgery and immunotherapy. Yes, you will have to bravely face some difficult times, but along with them will come new and positive  insights into life, and even great pleasures and satisfaction. Hard to understand how that can be at the moment, but in my experience, that is how it has been and continues to be. I’m sure you will surprise yourself and your loved ones about how brave and cheerful you can be. 
I lead a normal active and happy life …I still have an infusion of Herceptin ( immunotherapy) every three weeks, which I’ve been having for over 5 years. No side effects, and always a joy to be in the company of the wonderful oncology staff. 
Good luck and best wishes. Your very positive mental attitude will help greatly. 
John