Where our healthcare is concerned, we need to be our own advocate, plus anyone else who can help you. My sister had a esophageal cancer diagnosis which turned out to be stage IVb, for one reason or another it was over a month before her chemo started (to which she is reacting well) and during this time, the spots (mets) on her liver multiplied. She got into City of Hope and seems to be doing better…she can now eat and swallow, has appetite 2 months into her treatment.

I sure hope things go well for you…..there are many, many encouraging tales of survival on this forum. Don’t get discouraged, just don’t delay in getting treatment. The things I’ve seen here are inspiring. I can’t help but think and pray we’re on the brink of finding a cure.

All my best to you,
Aimee