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Got the Confirmation Last Night

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Aug 15 2:18am | Replies (19)

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I was in a similar position 7/8/25 when I got the news, except I used to smoke and I drank like a fish. But Ive also read processed foods, GERD, this that and the other.
In my opinion, doesn't really matter, fact is we have it, we take the steps to beat it.
For me, in the month since my biopsy came back positive Ive gotten in at Mayo, consult, bloodwork, Pet/CT, endoscopy, thoracic surgeon consult, radiation consult, J tube installation, just got back home (again) yesterday. I live 3.5 hours from Mayo, but I believe it's worth it over my local regional hospital and thankfully Mayo is in my insurance network.
Good luck, contact me if you want since we are a similar timeline. Attitude, humor and acceptance have worked wonders for me so far. -Trav

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Thank you. Wow That’s a lot.
Test found mass in my esophagus/stomach last Thursday. Next Tuesday I have my PET scan and oncologist consult on the same day so she won’t have the results yet. Nutritionist consult Tuesday as well. I have a two week trip planned on a cruise in two weeks with my son who is headed to bootcsmp shortly. Do I cancel the trip? I’m waiting until Tuesday to determine.

You already have a j tube. May I ask why