Pneumonia keeps coming back (stage 4 esophageal cancer)

Posted by scared2017 @scared2017, Jul 20, 2024

My husband has stage 4 esophageal cancer. The treatments are working rn..
But he keeps getting pneumonia. A couple times it may not have cleared because it's in the same spots as the previous one.
Has anyone had this issue? One PA said it may be that he is aspirating into his lungs and that it can be common with esophageal cancer.?? Although I haven't personally seen that written anywhere.
Doesn't sound like there's an answer if that is what is causing it...
Just wondering....

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foxynatalia | @foxynatalia | Oct 6, 2024

So because it spread to the lungs I think that’s why the fluid started to build up . I’m so sorry you’re going through this . Walking my cousin through this was very hard . I feel like if he would have stayed in better shape and kept weight on his chances would have been a lot better.

ronyd | @ronyd | Nov 30, 2024

In reply to @foxynatalia "My cousin died on 8/14 /24 it was not pneumonia it was fluid that was blocking..." + (show)

I’m very sad you lost your cousin but I know you did all you could for him and his family. Keeping in touch with them will help all of you. My SIL was just diagnosed with stage 3 EC. PET scan is Tuesday 12/3/24 Onco meeting on Wednesday. I too am trying to help in anyway I can. Life is tough but worth it. Take Care.