Diagnosed with oesophageal cancer - when does treatment begin?

How long after being diagnosed does treatment start . Thank you 

  • Hello Sinabs

    This is actually quite a difficult question to answer as it will depend on so many things, such as needing to request additional scans and tests, the patient's overall health and what treatment is recommended by the specialists. 

    If you have been given contact details for a specialist cancer nurse at the hospital, then don't be afraid to call them to talk through any concerns you have about when treatment may begin. 

    If it would help to chat with one of our nurses they're available MOnday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Thank you for your reply. It’s been 2 weeks since I was diagnosed and I have not had any contact from the Hospital regarding anything and I have a Holiday booked for 1st Aug hoping I can still go ?