u/Greedy-Principle2974

Hello all

I hope everyone is well

Firstly id like to thank everyone who comments today now as im just a girl who is trying to help her Dad through such a tough time

Bit of a back story
June 2026 my Dad attended upper endoscopy and was diagnosed there with cancer, fast forward to now, mutilate tests later, help and advice from reddit, it looks that the cancer is just in the Junction of the stomach and esophagus, no spread, treatment plan seems to be 4 x Chemo, Surgery, 4 x Chemo, seems it has been caught early 🙏

In order it was the endoscopy with biopsies, CT with contrast, face to face appointment to discuss, which was told looks early like Stage 1 or 2, a general surgeon will be performing the surgery ( not been told if partial or full), sent for CT with contrast, lung test, and the day surgery, last he spoke to the surgeon he said "I didnt see anything i didnt expect to see" last ratings i think its called was T1 N1 M0.

We are awaiting an appointment next week which we believe is with the oncologist to now start the plan of attack on the cancer.

However, each week that passes eating is becoming challenging, it doesn't help he doesnt have many teeth left so we are on mashed potatoes, egg yolks, inside of a quiche, skinless soft cooked sausages,each week that has passed less and less can be eaten, we presume is because the cancer is blocking.

He speaks with a dietician weekly and as he losing no weight as he drinking copious amounts of gold top milk, cream and high fat foods they are okau for now.

Now we aren't sure on which surgery yet as Chemo hasn't started however I am looking at nutrition post surgery and how to help him

I have read loads about dumping syndrome so want to help him as much as possible to make this as smooth sailing for him as possible, i am prepared to make freezer bags etc

So far I am going to prepare

A homemade stock

Soup

Ive got recipes such as eggs, cauli cheese and mash

However I was wondering if anyone has any experience and found certain things worked etc

Any smoothie ideas to avoid dumping syndrome?

He is a runner, so in generally good shape, i am looking for tips in how I can help him, prepare and make this as smooth as possible for him

Thank you if you got this far

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Hello.

I was wondering if someone can help me, im sat at home a little worried for my Dad and would like to hear others experience on this pathway.

We are based in the UK

My dad has a camera down throat can't remember the procedure name and they had told him them that they can see cancer in the cardia and took 7 biopsies.

Exactly 1 week later he had a CT with contrast.

Today he has been asked to attend a face to face appointment on Tuesday at the hospital and another appointment has been booked for Wednesday for a PET CT scan.

Is this normal for this pathway? As we were under the illusion the CT with contrast would give them the answers of whether its spread and now we are a little worried that the booking appointment for a PET CT means they may have seen spread.

I know we wont know until next week, however I'd feel better knowing if this is normal process and others experience.

Thank you, I appreciate anyone who reads/comments x