Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Hello @kobzlee and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I sure am sorry that your mother is going through this, and empathize with your feelings of being scared.

I have moved your post into an existing discussion on esophageal cancer to allow you to better connect with other members who have had experience going through their own journey, or supporting someone in their life life you are now with your mother. You can find your post here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/esophageal-cancer-2/

Members such as @linda2007 and @lori57216 may be able to share more with you.

What is the diagnosis so far that she has received?

My husband has adenocarcinoma and he starts chemo and radiation. 28 sep he sees the surgeon In Nashville 22 sep. Port in place. Findings 3 aug. Don't know until talks to surgeon as to surgery after 6wks radiation and chemo or when it will be. Lower mid esophageal junction of stomach. Seems it is not outside. Feedback and suggestions as we go through this. He has started to become more hoarse. We are ready to fight this.
Thanks everyone

Welcome, @armylife. As you and your husband start this new (and unwanted) journey with esophageal cancer, I bet you have loads of questions. Well, we’ve got loads of members in the esophageal cancer group who have been there and can share their experiences and tips with you. To help get you connected, I moved your message to this existing discussion:
– Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/esophageal-cancer-2/

You can read through past posts and connect with fellow members like cancer like @puprluvr @dtaylor75 @slisa729 @rexsan20 @survivorsuz @pellaw @patricia1952 @advocatepaul and another new member @miggy.

Armylife, as you prepare for the upcoming consult with the surgeon, what questions are you preparing to ask?

What stage will surgery be done?
Exactly how will he do the procedure?
How long
will my hospital Stay be?

Great start!
I might also ask about recovery.
- What can I expect for recovery?
- What do I need to know before surgery?

@linda2007, just has surgery a few days ago. If she's able, she might share more questions to ask.

Armylife, keep that pen and paper close by and jot down questions as they come up. You got this. 🙂

Surgeon was Great and thoroughly explained procedure
Chemo begins today, what can I expect afterwards as the spouse once home, recommended info

I think so !
Ask the doctor about the impact of anesthesia (if there is a surgery) and opioids (morphine) = I understood that was bad for elderly.
But my friend who is a cardiac surgeon operates on 90years old (depending of the general condition)

Armylife, how is your husband doing with chemo?
Is your question about what to expect after surgery once your husband comes home?

How are you?
Coming for some updated and news.
Naomi

Getting anxious to start chemo & you how are you doing?