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Update on esophageal cancer treatment
Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Apr 18, 2023 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
@dsh33782, what a timely post. I was just thinking about you earlier today and wondering how you were managing. I'm calling in the squad @lori57216 @puprluvr @survivorsuz @kissingrhino @ajfromchicago who have walked this path just a few steps or more ahead of you. They can offer support and tips that may be helpful along the way.
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Sounds encouraging the tumor has shrunk and that you're able to swallow water normally and are considering soft food. The other stuff just stinks! Plain and simple. Have you had a consult with an oncology nutritionist to help with the weight loss?
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Cancer treatment update #6.
On Nov. 28, my white blood cell count was over 16,000 up from previous 1000. I received third chemo treatment along with extra anti-nausea medication plus portable pump which just keeps giving for 2 more days. In addition to always feeling tired, my newest side effect is cold sensitivity and tingling of feet and hands. I have to heat water and wear thick wool socks even though it is over 80 outside here in Florida. Since the chemo on Monday, I am still coughing up thick mucus and phlegm so all my nourishment is through the feeding tube. I am looking forward to a few weeks off before starting radiation and chemo. Thank you all for the many prayers and well wishes.
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Thanks, yes I have had several consults with nutritionist. Yesterday I had a slice of pizza for the first time and it went down fine. But on the other hand, we tried to go for a walk yesterday and I got really winded after just two houses. I'm still very tired.