Total gasterectomy

My husband had a gasterectomy last June followed by 6 mins thd treatment of chemo and radiotherapy which finished on December. He had his scan etc in February and all was clear. One thing is bothering me though, he still has problems and discomfort with the osopfogus, when swallowing , especially liquids. Does anyone who has had this type of cancer op know if this is normal? He has his next oncology appointment end of April. Many thanks everyone .

  • Hi Pammie, 

    It's great to hear that your husband's scan results in February were so positive, although I'm sorry to hear that he is still struggling with problems and discomfort after his treatment. 

    You mention that his next appointment is a few weeks away yet. Does he have a specialist nurse that you could call in the meantime to talk to for some advice? Alternatively we do have a team of nurses here at Cancer Research UK that you could call. They are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040 (free to call from a UK landline). 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator