Hi LaurenM91

My husband is currently on a trial for this type of cancer, he has stage 3 with a slight chance of surgery after the chemo and immunotherapy cycles.

We found the waiting for test results horrendous, he first went to the hospital at the beginning of October, we would wait a week after each test for the results, he finally started his treatment a week before christmas, we're now halfway through, he's not had any of the bad side affects from either immunotherapy or chemo and actually feels that eating is now slightly easier, Still a long way to go and we won't know if he can have surgery until the surgeon has done aother laparoscopy at the ned of the treatment,

We take each day as it comes, he's still managing to work - fortunately he can work from home - he gets tired a lot and he tends to be 'off' for a day or so after the IV's. 

Feel free to ask me anything, I'll do my best to answer, i know from our experience that it is a very traumatic time waiting on results

Hi my husband also has stage 3 oesophagus cancer.  How long did you wait from diagnosis to first treatment? It's been 6 weeks so far for my husband and we haven't had the planning meeting yet.

Caroline 

Hi caz

We got news yesterday that basically its all too late for my dad scan showed his tumour has a hole in it and it has grown upwards and lengthened which would explain his choking n stuff the last few weeks

Feeling really down as his diagnosis on 28th december and not one try of any treatment to now just wait and make him comfortable 

Dad is heartbroken and scared 

All the original feelings towards his diagnosis is back and im feeling more angry and upset than ever 

Xxxx 

Hi

I really feel for you and your dad. It's truly awful.

My husband is likely to miss the 62 deadline which is making me really anxious.

Have they offered your dad any pallative treatment?

Sending Hugs.

Hi caz 

Yes we have already had pallative care since dads diagnosis thry are looking at upping the syringe driver over next few days xx 

Hi

That is something at least. 

Take care x

My dad passed peacefully 2.6.19 at home thank you all for your help and comments these past 5 months x

So sorry to hear that Lauren. Sincere condolences from the Cancer Chat team. We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Lauren,

So sorry to hear this. you and your family have my sincere condolences.

Sue xx

So sorry to read about your sad news.

Best wishes and condolences.

Dave

Hi Lauren,

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing and send my sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

I’m so sorry to hear this, I know how devastating this feels, we too lost my father three weeks ago, five weeks after diagnosis. I try and take comfort that he is no longer suffering, but know there are no words.

I’m so sorry to hear this, I know how devastating this feels, we too lost my father three weeks ago, five weeks after diagnosis. I try and take comfort that he is no longer suffering, but know there are no words.

Hi Daisymoll,

So sorry to hear this.  Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your father.

Sue xx

thanks, much appreciated x