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Barrett's esophagus to Esophageal cancer

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Sep 24, 2023 | Replies (43)
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@parki33

Barratts to T2
Diagnosed in October 22 after 5 years of monitoring Barratts.
Started Chemo, final dose in two weeks then assessment for full surgery to remove.
It’s a tough regime but there is light at the end of the tunnel and reading the experiences of others who are on my journey at different stages really helps so thank you.

The hardest part is just abandoning yourself to the decisions of others and the awful taste of food for weeks after the chemo, chocolate tasting like fish is the weirdest thing ever and not conducive to a good appetite which is essential

Thanks again
YNWA

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 8, 2023

Welcome @parki33. I'm sorry to hear that after watchful waiting, the Barrett's esophagus has become stage 2 esophageal cancer. I moved your message to this existing discussion:
- Barrett's esophagus to Esophageal cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/barretts-esophagus-to-esophageal-cancer/

Click the link to read through previous posts and you'll also to get to know and be able to connect with other members like @nanny23 @dandl48 @l3440r @naomicanada @lisapullen

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- My treatment journey with chemo and radiation https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/2nd-round-chemo-and-radiation/
- Chemo for esophagus cancer: Any advice on things I should or not do? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/esophagus-cancer/

Changes in taste are really hard to deal with when getting enough calories is necessary. Have you been able to find foods that you can tolerate?

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