hi i had cancer 5 years ago i was 19 stone i went right down to 9 stone in 11 weeks . had 13 weeks solid chemo. then had a huge operation had the damn thing removed 11 hour operation. now cancer free. had a feeding tube for 4 months. now i can eat as normal as i can but have to have a drink with me when i eat as the first mouthful gets stuck i can only eat small meals now. i am now up to 14 stone. feel very well. so there is a light at the end of the tunnel but you have too fight fight fight it.