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Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Jul 1 1:17pm | Replies (27)
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@jrkbls

I had a very similar experience,
I was 72 at the time with esophageal cancer.
The surgeon wanted to preform the operation. The operation was scheduled.
I requested a second opinion which was completed with a EGD & Biopsy. He declared that the operation was not need.
I did not have the operation. That was 16 months ago.
I have ct scans, blood tests EGD regularly scheduled.
So far my cancer is in remission.
Time will tell if this was a good decision.

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rickho | @rickho | Feb 20 6:50am

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm wondering if I do get the EGD with a biopsy and it comes back clear of cancer -is there a chance the insurance company could then deny me the option of surgery?I'm certainly hoping the best for you. God willing you remain in remission.

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gooddaughter | @gooddaughter | Feb 21 11:13am

Would you share what type of blood tests they do for monitoring?

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