A very warm welcome to the forum Sndy although I'm sorry you've been told you have Barrett's Oesophagus.

I hope this information we have on our website will help put your mind at ease but if you'd like to discuss this further with one of our cancer nurses, you can do so on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. Our nurses are very insightful and will do all they can to answer your questions and support you during this anxious time.

We have had quite a few discussions within the Cancer Chat community about Barrett's Oesophagus, so you are not alone, and hopefully it won't be long until some of our members stop by to share their experiences and advice.

We're here for you Sndy and wishing you all the best with what happens next.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi Sandy,

The good news is that your condition has been detected at the earliest possible stage. It will now be monitored and, if it shows any signs of developing into cancer, treatment can be started as soon as possible. Still worrying news to receive though. 

This may not seem like good news at the moment but the majority of people with cancer of the oesophgus are diagnosed at a much later stage when treatment options are more limited and survival and recovery rates are lower. From a practical point of view, I’ve found that using a wedge pillow to lift my head in bed reduces the frequency and severity of acid reflux flare ups during the night. Reflux causes Barratt’s. 

I hope your treatment plan is agreed soon and that you make a full recovery.

Best wishes

Dave