My dad (60) has very recently been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Only symptoms were heartburn and indigestion. In a matter of weeks he can now no longer eat solid or puréed food. He was admitted to hospital and tube fed through the nose. It feels like this is happening very fast and out of nowhere? Only managing ensure drinks and some liquid forms. This has deteriorated in a matter of weeks for him. He is losing weight rapidly and constantly feeling sick.
The surgery doctor and specialist nurse said it is a really long segment covering the majority of his oesophagus and is really bulky and aggressive.
He is to have key hole surgery on Wednesday next week to check if it has spread to his stomach and to have tubes fitted for food in his bowels. Surgery doctor and specialist nurse said that he will then need 8 weeks of chemotherapy followed by the major operation. Providing they deem him fit enough.
Welcoming any advice on how to cope with caring for loved ones when you can see they are weak and in pain. It is heartbreaking. I am his only daughter (26) and trying to stay strong for him.
