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After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Aug 3, 2021 | Replies (35)Comment receiving replies
Actually it’s my brother who has been diagnosed. The oncologist is Larry Lawson and surgeon is portera. Radiation docs name is yortie or something like that. I don’t have that one memorized yet. This has hit us fast and hard so I’m trying to keep up and possitive things to do and make sure everyone is moving forward in a positive manner. There are so many different ways to go seems like doctors go on their insights when they have the info and photos scans and X-rays. Theee isn’t one certain way to approach this horrible disease (monster). I
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Hi Dan,
I encourage you and your brother to attend this free online patient conference hosted by Mayo Clinic:
- Gastroesophageal Cancer Education Symposium https://connect.mayoclinic.org/event/gastroesophageal-cancer-education-symposium/
When: July 31, 2021
Time: 8:30 am to 430 pm CT
It is an educational conference for patients, families, and caregivers who are interested in the essential health issues surrounding gastric and esophageal cancers. Medical experts from Mayo Clinic will provide comprehensive updates about state of the art treatment, care options, and research.
It is free, but you'll need to register to attend online.
You said "there are so many different ways to go..." Does this mean that your brother and his oncology team are in the treatment planning phase? What treatments are being suggested?