Oesophageal cancer

[MrsCatE]

Husband, not me. Don't even know if that's the proper terminology. I'm not being of any help because just keep crying.

My uncle had it, maybe 7/8 years ago now. V poor prognosis but hes done v well and living life normally now.

Sorry to hear that OP. Has he recently been diagnosed? 💐

So sorry to hear that. Like a poster upthread a close family member had this too. 5 years later he’s doing really well

I'm so sorry op, my mum passed away from Oesophagael Cancer last November. What grading has your husband been given? I'd recommend joining the fb page Oesophagael Cancer and Caregivers UK. It was invaluable for support and advice for myself and my mum.

Many thanks all. Still not full diagnosis but appreciate all input and advice!

So scared and don't want to go down the Dr Google route.

A colleague of mine was diagnosed with OC six or so years ago. The treatment was rough but he is now cancer free and thriving.

All the very, very best 💐.

My dh was diagnosed in April.
It's a terrifying time but try to take each step at a time .
My dh has been incredibly lucky and after two weeks of absolutely feeling like the bottom had dropped out of our world- he had the tumor removed and has had 6 other treatments to remove cells etc and is cancer free.
Feel free to message me if you'd like.
I'm so sorry you are both going through this.
Do NOT GOOGLE

Also advise you to do not Google! All the data is totally out of date now and will just instill fear. There's many, many people who are successfully treated and fully recover.

So sorry to hear this. My aunt was diagnosed with this at 81 two years ago, we all assumed it meant the worst but after 6 weeks of radiotherapy the cancer was 'inactive', she could eat/swallow again and has had no further issues apart from some treatment side effects.

I appreciate these things are diagnosed at different stages etc but just wanted to share a positive outcome from what was a pretty bleak outlook initially. All the best to you and your husband

The MacMillan forum will put you in touch with others who are or who have been in a similar situation, and the website itself has some reliable facts.
Oesophageal cancer forum | Macmillan Online Community

I have a relative who had it and by allaccounts has made a good recovery (he had surgery to remove the affected part of the oesphagus)

Thank you @P00hsticks and other posters. Definitely holding off googling. Just can't believe after supporting me with my chronic pain of 10 years he has to undergo this.

I'm so sorry your DH & you are facing this.

things appear to have come on in leaps & bounds over the past 15 years.

hoping for a good recovery for him xx

Many thanks @worriedgal for the offer and I may take up - just don't the prognosis yet First appointment is December. I'm not sure if he's withholding a definitive grade from me. I've been wittering on at him for ages to get his cough and other symptoms checked out - just as he has at me, and I bat off. I'm no help; just keep crying which obviously is pathetic and no strong, positive support.

Please be gentle with yourself. This is new and terrifying for you as well as your husband and I'm sure he doesn't expect you to be holding it together and being strong right this moment.

My mum was diagnosed 8 years ago and I made the mistake of googling. I later found out that a lot of the data I read was outdated and did nothing but spike my anxiety and terrify me. My mum had 3 rounds of chemo, an operation to remove part of her oesophagus and then another 3 rounds to really ensure she had the best chance of survival. She has lived a healthy life since then & we hope & pray she will for many years to come.

Sending you so much love and strength.

@SEmumma and others. Really appreciate support and insight. I will sign off for a bit because not helping him or myself by dwelling on worst case scenario but really appreciate your input at ridiculous time in (UK) morning and will definitely look into the Macmillan website. Xx