I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer 12 June 2024. I did not get to see an oncologist until August 20th. Two months were spent assessing if I was fit for surgery. My initial diagnosis was T3N0M0 so saw Surgeon first early July. But the anaesthetist decided I was not fit enough for surgery. My advice is to push to see an oncologist or at least confirm that an oncologist has been included in discussions about you from the onset so that time is not wasted. 

Did you eventually get surgery? If so how did you find it?

No I was deemed unfit for surgery by an Anaesthetist based on my medical history which the multi disciplinary team knew at the beginning. Yet time was wasted as I was progressed down a surgical pathway for 2 months. Some NHS trusts have what they call a One Stop Shop where they do  filter out patients unfit for surgery at the start and refer to an Oncologist sooner. 

No I was deemed unfit for surgery by an Anaesthetist based on my medical history which the multi disciplinary team knew at the beginning. Yet time was wasted as I was progressed down a surgical pathway for 2 months. Some NHS trusts have what they call a One Stop Shop where they do  filter out patients unfit for surgery at the start and refer to an Oncologist sooner. 

We spoke to specialist nurse yesterday, there has been a MDT last week. Oncology referral is in and she is speaking to oncologist tomorrow. So hopefully  will get information re options.