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I believe @johnstawicki shared about his experience with ulcerative colitis after treatment for esophageal cancer.

@billnclaire47, how did your husband's treatment go last week? How are you both doing?

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His treatment had to be postponed a week because after 10 days in the hospital he was too weak. He had his treatment this past Monday with a significantly lower dose. So far so good. He still can't swallow anything except his own saliva.
Still has excessive secretions, but lessened. He is so weak. My strong, capable farmer is shrinking before my eyes! And these holidays are isolating to him. Does anyone have tips on how to share a family meal with a person who can't safely eat? He has a good attitude, but I think Christmas is going to be rough. He can sit and watch us or go in the other room while we eat. 😞😓😩