Rachel Edge, a 40-year-old nurse from Bolton, shared her harrowing experience after being diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Despite having no apparent symptoms at the time of diagnosis, she had previously been diagnosed with Barrett's oesophagus at 17. Routine endoscopies led to the detection of a 1.7cm tumour, requiring surgery and chemotherapy. Rachel is now cancer-free but faces ongoing challenges and urges others to seek medical attention if experiencing persistent symptoms.
A mother of two revealed she is "lucky to be alive" after seemingly harmless symptoms led to the diagnosis of a lethal disease. Nurse Rachel Edge was informed that without the necessary treatment, she could have lost her life "within 18 months".
As reported by The Mirror, this condition was identified through several symptoms that might not initially raise alarm bells, such as heartburn, a bad taste in her mouth, and chest pain. While these symptoms were caused by Barrett’s oesophagus, they are also potential indicators of the cancer. She continued: "I had a biopsy which resulted in the discovery of a 1.7cm tumour in my oesophagus. It was a terrible shock. What followed was a traumatic nine-hour surgery, involving the removal of two thirds of my stomach and two ribs, and weeks of chemotherapy to get rid of the cancer. My spleen ruptured during surgery but my amazing surgeons saved my life."
The psychological scars remain heavy burdens, as she admitted: "I’m also still suffering from the psychological impact of my diagnosis but overall I feel lucky that my cancer was caught in the early stages and I’m still alive."
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