3-year survival rate of those who have had esophagectomies at Mayo

Posted by protonbeam @protonbeam, Feb 1, 2023

My wife has cancer of esophagus. For past 3 years IU Med Center has been lasered out cancer; however, Barrett's high-grade dysplasia keeps coming back. Trying to decide whether or not to switch to Mayo. I hate to seem morbid, but does anyone know what the 3-year mortality rate is for Mayo? I have heard a lot of good about Mayo

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sboswell | @sboswell | Dec 30, 2023

Go to Mayo, they are the best and most knowledgeable. Good luck to you both!

gdj | @gdj | Dec 31, 2023

I agree - strongly recommend Mayo. You will be very happy you did.

Stay positive, strong!

Gather all your fighter fibers and have at it!

You can do it!!

johnstawicki | @johnstawicki | Jan 2 6:33am

I had surgery sep 2 2022 , never heard of 3 year survival rate , my Dr Wigle team , did a great job , survival mis up to the individual everyone is different, hard work will get you thur it ……it’s gonna be fine ….

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 7 5:20pm

In reply to @sboswell "Go to Mayo, they are the best and most knowledgeable. Good luck to you both!" + (show)

Welcome @sboswell. What treatments did you have for esophageal cancer? How are you doing?

sboswell | @sboswell | Jan 7 5:44pm

Thank you. I have had both radiation and chemo pre surgery. I am currently about half way thru my immunotherapy. I have had several side effects from the immunotherapy, (Opdivo) such as skin rashes, itching, sore joints and arthritis flair ups. But all in all I count my blessings, I am a 2 time cancer survivor. It was bladder about 3 years ago and now esophagus. I wish you all the absolute best. Stay strong keep fighting!! 😃

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 7 8:37pm

In reply to @jcrs "I would like to know too, if FL has Proton Bean Therapy. My husband is switching..." + (show)

@jcrs, Mayo Clinic's proton beam facility at the Jacksonville campus is currently under construction.

If proton beam therapy is recommended by Mayo experts for your husband's care, then the team can work with University of Florida department or Florida patients can choose to have proton beam therapy at the Rochester, Minnesota campus.

Dr. Starr is amazing.

jcrs | @jcrs | Jan 7 9:11pm

In reply to @colleenyoung "@jcrs, Mayo Clinic's proton beam facility at the Jacksonville campus is currently under construction. If proton..." + (show)

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad to hear it. We can't wait to have his first appointment with the Dr.
Helaine

henrysilverio12 | @henrysilverio12 | Feb 4 9:36am

I am going on 4 years post surgery and recovered well. Stats can be misleading. My father had his first in 1965 and lived until age 78. I was diagnosed in June of 2020 and had chemo, proton beam radiation, followed by esophagectomy on 9/1/20. The most difficult part was getting used to was eating properly to avoid dumping. Glad to say that only happens rarely now and it is always my own fault for eating too much or eating something I shouldn’t,

caroline92606 | @caroline92606 | May 6 9:15pm

I have made it to nearly 11 years after the esophagectomy. I wasn't treated at Mayo but had a good surgeon on the West Coast. I had chemo and radiation first and was stage three. Life has never been the same, but I feel fortunate to be alive.

Don Higgins, Volunteer Mentor | @dsh33782 | May 6 9:25pm

Caroline
I had chemo and radiatio over a year ago at Moffitt in Tampa Florida, and scans are clear now. I hope I can make it 11 years. Congratulations!
Don