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Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?
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Our oncologist recommended chemo and then sx as he is prime candidate for great outcome of removal of tumor/cancer. My husband has decided not to have sx but proceed with chemo a pet scan and then chemo and radiation. I will support him of course, but it is very hard knowing there is a better option.
First chemo was last week, he is doing ok so far, just tired.
Thank you.
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My 70 yr old husband has been thru the same…diagnosed stage 2 localised. He decided to have the surgery..Ivor Lewis. He is now nearly 10 months post op. The chemo shrank his tumour considerably but couldn’t guarantee no cells were left so that’s why he chose surgery. He has always been tall and thin, and has since lost around 135 lbs…it’s been a battle to gain any weight but he’s still pleased he had the surgery. It’s a very personal decision and such a hard one. Just giving you another perspective and whatever yr husband has chosen, I’m sending yr husband positive vibes for a long and healthy life. Thinking of you too…it’s been a very long 10 months and I can relate to you and how you feel as a wife. Sending hugs x