Dads oesophagus Cancer

My dad has been loosing so much weight and unable to swallow for 3/4 months now, he was taken to hospital with an ambulance after vomiting several times and being bed ridden. They did a CT scan and said his oesophagus has callopsed they are saying it's most likely cancer. What I wanted to ask is is this it does my dad have cancer and if so I'm guessing it's last stages. I can't stop crying. Can someone tell me is this it? Is this the last stages.

  • Hello Sabr

    I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad and that you've been told it's likely he has oesophageal cancer. Undoubtedly this is a difficult time for you all. 

    Unfortunately I don't know the answer to your question and our nurse team is now out of the office for the festive period and won't be back until Wednesday morning.  If your Dad is still in the hospital then the nursing team will be best placed to help with some answers and arrange for you to talk to the Dr's. 

    If you want to talk to someone for some emotional support then the Macmillan support line is open 8 am to 8 pm every day over the Christmas period. 

    Sending you both my best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator