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Just diagnosed with esophageal cancer

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Mar 19 8:19pm | Replies (27)

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@tbkomparda

Hi Kathy,
I'm new to this journey like yourself my Husband is currently going thru chemoradiation for squamous esophageal cancer he was having difficulty swallowing when diagnosed had lost 40 lbs. he has one more chemo to go and 14 radiation treatments. his oncologist said in 50% of patients as the tumor shrinks, they are able to eat I thought for sure he would need a feeding tube he still has to avoid certain foods his doctor also prescribed a steroid to stimulate his appetite he's eating all the time his favorite is Carnation instant breakfast he had 3 yesterday gained 5 lbs. last week. Not the case for all patients but I'm so thankful.

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Thank you for your message. I just read it to Larry to give him a positive message. I am just looking forward to getting the entire process started. I know the 28th isn't far but that is 2 full days of tests and then we go back to the mayo the next Thursday. So that puts the lack of food and drink for actually another 3 weeks. He does try bites but bites Is to me like nothing. Thank you again for your message.