https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/New-Start-here/Oesophageal-Cancer/m-p/41653#M7194 <P>Hi. I'm new and I recently learnt I have terminal, malignant oesophageal cancer. I only became aware of it because one day out of the blue, I had trouble swallowing a mouthful of bread.&nbsp;<BR />Gastroscopy, biopsy, found 'Terry'. He's a 13 cm long and is an unwanted passenger who enjoys giving me enormous trouble eating. Terry is currently marinating in chemo drugs once a fortnight for 3 days.&nbsp;<BR />This will go on for 6 months maybe followed by radiation therapy.&nbsp;</P><P>The thing that I really wanted to talk about, was how others approached their family and told them. I have been surprised to find strangers empathetic while some relatives have been disappointing.&nbsp;</P> Tue, 07 May 2024 13:55:13 GMT Dimitri1964 2024-05-07T13:55:13Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/New-Start-here/Oesophageal-Cancer/m-p/41653#M7194 <P>Hi. I'm new and I recently learnt I have terminal, malignant oesophageal cancer. I only became aware of it because one day out of the blue, I had trouble swallowing a mouthful of bread.&nbsp;<BR />Gastroscopy, biopsy, found 'Terry'. He's a 13 cm long and is an unwanted passenger who enjoys giving me enormous trouble eating. Terry is currently marinating in chemo drugs once a fortnight for 3 days.&nbsp;<BR />This will go on for 6 months maybe followed by radiation therapy.&nbsp;</P><P>The thing that I really wanted to talk about, was how others approached their family and told them. I have been surprised to find strangers empathetic while some relatives have been disappointing.&nbsp;</P> Tue, 07 May 2024 13:55:13 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/New-Start-here/Oesophageal-Cancer/m-p/41653#M7194 Dimitri1964 2024-05-07T13:55:13Z