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Esphogeal cancer spread to lung, liver and hip bones
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I cannot see the timing of things... when he was first dx'd, was his post-op pathology clean, how long did he apparently stay NED for. I'll just assume it's been less than 2 years post-op. I suppose it doesn't really matter... the bottom line is that it is back... and something must be done about it... and there must be a change to his treatments. So if he did the CROSS protocol of Carboplatin and Taxol the first time around, he's probably getting Folfox or FLOT or Capox this time around. Was any immunotherapy used before? It can't hurt to add this in now as well... regardless of his tumor biology. We need to see a positive response to these new treatments. Hang tough... much love to you both.
Gary
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It's been 6 mons since surgery. The first treatment of chemo he was getting immuno therapy. This time the oncologists stopped it. I feel that he needs it and am talking to the doctor about it. After the removal of the tumor tye surgeon said he had clear margins. No cancer in surrounding tissue. He is experiencing a cough that sounds like he is full stuff and he is short of breath. He has a doctor's appointment this coming tuesday. The first treatment of chemo he developed blood clots in his lungs and is taking a blood thinner. At the time of his surgery the doctor placed a screen in to stop any blood clots. This is still in place.