32 year old male. Sadly I have been diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer. A 7cm adenocarcinoma tumor was found on my lower esophagus with spread to several local lymph nodes. Currently no other spread to other major organs. Confirmed with biopsy via endoscopy and CT scan.
My only symptom prior to the endoscopy was slight dysphagia. At the initial meeting with my health professional I was told this was most likely gastritis but recommended an endoscopy as a precaution.
A further PET scan also detected lights in my neck and under my tongue. Doctors are unsure if this is related to the same cancer or if I’ve been unlucky enough to also have a separate lymphoma cancer. More testing is required to confirm this.
Needless to say I’m absolutely devastated. The doctor has told me this is not curable but I may be able to prolong my life with chemotherapy. He said radio is not an option but I don't understand how he has come to this conclusion when the full diagnosis is yet to be complete.
Before I can start chemo, I am waiting for biopsy results from the potential lymphoma in my neck. This may take a few weeks before being confirmed, then I can start the right treatment for me.
If anyone has any advice for me that would be much appreciated. My family still think there is a chance I can reverse/survive this but from reading online I have severe doubts about this.
