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Squamous cell EC recurrence: Got questions about chemoradiation

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: May 18 8:59am | Replies (32)
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@chip30

I'm sorry you can't get paid time off for a situation like this. I/We were fortunate that at the point is was discovered in me we were retired and my wife had wonderful insurance benefits for having been a public school teacher for many years in upstate New York (Rochester area). We were very fortunate in many ways. I can only
wish and hope for you that things work out. Stay strong and believe!

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kellygil64 | @kellygil64 | May 8 6:08am

Hi chip30 First time here. I was just diagnosed with a suspected Stage 1 squamous cell EC - I say suspected because they can't do a satisfactory biopsy below surface level (which showed dysplasia/carcinoma in situ) due to a stricture, so they suspect it's cancer. Currently trying to decide on treatment and the docs are conflicted- some say chemo/radiation some say surgery to remove the esophagus. I'm also in Rochester, NY and wonder whether you stuck with the team at Strong or if you sought a second opinion elsewhere, like Mayo? I'm terrified and this has hit us right out of left field so trying desperately to educate myself.......thanks for allowing me to pick your brain.

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