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Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?
Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Oct 17, 2023 | Replies (86)Comment receiving replies
So glad I stumbled onto this group! My 57 year old husband was diagnosed with Esophageal cancer on Nov. 28...shocked, scared, mad! This has changed our lives. As a workaholic, Cancer has stopped him in his tracks. We are 3 treatments into Radiation Therapy and he feels miserable, weak, fatigue, depression and has little hope. I welcome any advice, my husband is my world.
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Learn as much as you can about the cancer.When eating go slow small bites and chew well.I just finished 30 rad and 5 chemos it gets better with time.Trust in the Lord he will carry you thru the fire.I am77 and still work part time Rik.
Hi @rk6344, esophageal cancer has a way of upturning lives. Depression and cancer sometimes become bedfellows. You may appreciate these related discussions:
- Depression and cancer diagnosis: Today is a rough day https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/depression-and-cancer-diagnosis/
- Husband fighting neck cancer, depressed and gloomy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/husband-fighting-neck-cancer-depressed-and-gloomy/
– Anxiety due to Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anxiety-due-to-cancer/
Advice? Gosh, that's a tough one, but I bet fellow members like @puprluvr @michaelfnz @lori57216 @dsh33782 @survivorsuz can relate and share their experiences and tips. I just want you to know that it's normal to have a rollercoaster of emotions from shock, fear, sadness, anger and more.
How is your husband doing today? How are YOU doing?
HI, Allen is my name. I am 75 years old and had 23 Radiation treatments, 5 Chemo treatments and just got out of the hospital 11 days ago after having Ivor Lewis Esophageal surgery. None of it was any fun especially radiation. My throat was very sore but the doc prescribed Lidocaine for the pain of swallowing and I was able to keep up my calorie intake. I know I will have a new normal lifestyle, especially diet but I am already feeling much better and look forward to my new normal. Hang in there, keep the faith and focus on working hard on your recovery at each step and you will be fine. When you go to your doctor have a list of questions you need answers to. Blessings, aekk
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I just finished my first week of radiation and chemo with 5 more weeks to go. I feel tired all the time and have a few side effects such as sensitivity to cold and diarrhea which I take Imodium for. I'm not looking forward to the irriation of the esophagus from radiation. I do have feeding tube which will be backup to swallowing if needed. You can find my website with updates here http://www.mycancertale.com