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Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: May 28 12:03pm | Replies (87)
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@lionsfan

I meant to say minimally invasive. That's the optomist in me coming out. The incisions were a non-issue, but the overall recovery was difficult.

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etomami | @etomami | May 26 11:59am

Well as it was explained to us by the thoracic sx. Ivor Lewis sx, which is my husbands only sx option due to size and location of mass, is an 8 hr operation needing the assistance of a surgical oncologist. This is the sx he has declined due to recovery and quality of life. Do I agree??? Not my choice. I will honor and stand by his decision
We are 2 FLOT trtmts down 2 to go. Wait 6 wks for a PET then start radiation x 23 days with wkly chemo
So far he his swallowing and eating has improved. We appreciate all the comments and your stories. You are all in our prayers. One day at a time!!!

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