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Esophagectomy: What is life like Afterwards?
Hello, my dad was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in March. His tumor is very small and isolated, thankfully! He has been a champ and has finished chemo and radiation. His esophagectomy is scheduled in a couple of weeks. He and the rest of my family are starting to feel the fear and reality of this procedure. My dad's not a big talker but I know he is scared. I would love to connect with others to learn about what life has been like after this surgery so I can help support my dad. I am also hoping to get him involved with some support groups with others who have experienced the surgery. It would be so beneficial for him to connect with others who have been through what he is going through. Any insight on post-surgery recovery and life would be very appreciated!
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@ajax2026 I was diagnosed nov of 2024 did chemo and radiation, immediately after and surgery April of 2025,its been 10 months post surgery a nd yes there are lots of good days...keep your head up im sending prayers your way.keep in touch.
@manuelo hello. may i ask how old you are. my brother will have the Esophagectomy feb 3, 2026. he's 69. i'm so scared. he also has had prostate cancer since 2012 but it was being managed. when he told me he had EC He said, he'll have chemo and then surgery to take the tumor out, then another round of chem. i didnt understand how complex it was to get an EC tumor out. i thought it was like breast cancer. i had no idea it was such a high risk surgery, that things were going to be rerouted and how significantly it can change your life. i'm glad i found this site. thank you for sharing you're doing well (and may you always 💞) it was a great comfort to read it