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Chemoradiation Alone?

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@butterfly58 My weight is stable now. I gained about 10 lb back on tube feeding. I'm where I should be, which is about 20 under where I was when dxed. I eat normally now, but I will have one or two more dilations in order to feel totally comfortable. My opening is still on the tight side. I lost the 30 lb originally because I also resisted the tube until it was obvious I had to have it.

I had my latest PET day before yesterday and, as far as a scan can tell, I got a complete response to treatment. There is no sign of cancer in my esophagus and my lymph nodes. However, I have a tiny spot in my upper left lung lobe which showed increased activity. Originally, the doctors thought it was an anomaly from aspiration or the like. Now, however, it must be treated. Fortunately, the treatments are non-invasive, lasers or CyberKnife, just a few sessions. However, I'll just do as you've decided, and as I decided long ago - I'll leave it in God's hands...

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@earle

I'm happy to hear you received such great news, and are also slowly gaining weight. Are you taking any reflux medications?

I wish you all the best and its also really reassuring that there are such non-invasive technological advancements.