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Hi. My Dad had a Barium Swallow x-ray last week which has found a 4cm tumor in him oesophagus. The doctors have told him there is only a slight chance its not cancerous. He is not coping with this news very well and neither is my Mum. I was looking for some inspiration, some stories of people who have and are surviving cancer. Is it possible to survive cancer of the oesophagus. Please help. Mel
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Hi MelZ
Sorry to hear about your Dad. You will all need to take everything a day at a time and await the results. Worrying doesn't help. It is however useful to find out what you can. The pharynx (throat) is a hollow tube about 5 inches long that starts behind the nose, goes down the neck, and ends at the top of the trachea (windpipe) and esophagus (the gullet - tube that goes from the throat to the stomach). Air and food pass through the pharynx on the way to the trachea or the esophagus. Cancer of the oesophagus is not a mouth cancer but several problems are common. You will find comprehensive information on the CancerBacup website: Cancer of the Gullet/Oesophagus. Best wishes Vinod  Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King |
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Thank-you. I will check out the link you offered. Best wishes to all of you.
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