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Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Jan 30 10:35pm | Replies (110)
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@nattlefever

My dad was just diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus at 54. It has been hard to even begin to face what will await us, we have seen a few but found an oncologist we trust … the treatment plan laid out is radiation chemo surgery. PET scan is this week to establish staging. I’m an oncology nurse just looking for guidance, advice , very scared for what’s coming 😞

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 30, 2022

Welcome, @nattlefever. This must be so hard to hear that your young father has adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. As an oncology nurse, you know this is not an easy journey. @skwwatkins was in a very similar state as you and your father find yourselves today. For this reason, I moved your post to this existing discussion:

- Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/adenocarcinoma/

I did this so you can read the previous helpful posts by members like @survivorsuz @puprluvr @karly @davevb @margaretdv @lori57216 @mindyt and connect with them.

I think you might also find this discussion helpful:
- Chemo for esophagus cancer: Any advice on things I should or not do?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/esophagus-cancer/

I'm glad that you have sought multiple opinions and have found an oncologist you trust. Will he be having surgery first or will the order of treatment be determined after staging?

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