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Proton therapy close to outside of the esophagus discomfort

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Feb 8 2:30pm | Replies (3)
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Hi @benz76, That sounds so painful. I'm including a link to a different general lung radiation discussion in case you haven't seen that: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/radiation-treatment-on-lul/
One member (@vlpr) had radiation that impacted the esophagus and mentioned numbing medication. I'm not sure if something similar may be an option for you.
Also, from the esophageal cancer group: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/just-advised-that-my-79-year-old-dad-has-esophageal-cancer-a/
Don, @dsh33782, may have some suggestions.
Has your doctor given you any feedback on how to manage the side effects?

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Don Higgins, Volunteer Mentor | @dsh33782 | Feb 5 4:15pm

During radiation and chemo, the side affects included being tired all the time, caughing up flem, loss of appitite, and some diaherra. I got some medication for the diaherra, and the caughing slowed down as the treatment worked. I was on a feeding tube for weeks taking 6 ISOSOURCE canisters per day to get nurishment. I'd be happy to answer questions you may have about these side affects.
Don

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