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Your own doctors, nurses and others in your health care team are the only people who can tell you about your particular cancer and its treatment.
However, if you would like to read some more general information now, you may find these suggestions helpful...
Cancer of the Oesophagus
Leaflet published by the Digestive Disorders Foundation. Explains what the illness is, and how it is treated. Available free from Digestive Disorder Foundation or can be downloaded.
Cancer Backup - Cancer of the gullet (oesophagus)
The Cancerbackup website covers general information on cancer of the oesophagus, causes and diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, resources and support. This information is also available in a booklet (free to patients) direct from Cancerbackup or from the Macmillan Cancer Information Centre.
CancerHelp - Oesophageal cancer
Cancer Research UK has a patient information website called CancerHelp, which has information on a wide number of topics associated with cancer of the oesophagus.
The Oesophageal Patients Association
Support and encouragement for patients with oesophageal cancer and their families.
You may also like to contact our Macmillan Cancer Information Centre, or click here to visit our useful contacts list for information about organisations, both on and off the Isle of Man.
