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Newly diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and the Fear

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Hi I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer last month and I have had a laparoscopy and having an endoscopic ultrasound tomorrow. I wondered if anyone has any ideas how I can help the absolute overwhelming fear that I am experiencing. I am having really bad dreams and hardly sleeping. The smallest mention of cancer on TV sends me into a panic and I am so worried about upsetting my wife and 20 year old son. It seems to never leave my thoughts. 

  • Offline in reply to Rednax

    Glad to hear your wife is getting the nutrition she needs now. My sons tumour almost blocked his oesophagus but luckily he somehow managed to eat up to the chemo and then it shrank anyway. Hopefully your wife will get chemo soon & be able to eat again.

  • Offline in reply to Karren

    Hi Karen just thought I would let you know that I got the all clear and currently after a CT scan I am cancer free. Unfortunately eating is a chore now which I hate and I have lost over 4 1/2 stone. However I have stopped looking at all esophageal cancer groups on social media and decided to just eat smaller portions but food that I can stand rather than constantly looking for high protein and calories. Being ruled by food can quite frankly drive you bonkers. Also everyone says how amazing the all clear is however for most of us it’s just the start of a very long journey. I hope all is well with your son and you are finding your own way through this process. xx

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