My dad has been diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus. He is 82 years old and very fit. He is going to have a stent put in to help him eat and he has been offered chemotherepy but I am so woriried about him. Any advice?
I am sorry to hear your dad has been diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus. I am glad though that he is very fit - this will surely help him face treatment.
We have some useful information on oesophageal cancer here which I hope you will find helpful. If you have any specific questions, don't hesitate to ring our nurse helpline on this free number 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.
I hope you will meet others here who have had treatment for oesophageal cancer and that they will be along soon to offer you advice, support and share their story with you.
