Diagnosed with esophageal cancer Most scared of the Feeding Tube
Going to Duke Medical in a few days to:
1. PET scan results to determine if it's metastasized.
2. Determine Stage and Treatment Plan
3. Feed Tube Install in Abdomen? (this scares me more than the cancer)
Any words of advice?
What are chances this large mass has spread to other places, is it common?
My #1 goal right now is to stay positive for my wife.
Thank you,
David
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No, I have not been referred to a surgeon or an oncologist as of yet.
Hi I was diagnosed the same. After the CT I met with Oncologist and just had a PET scan. Also meeting With the radiation oncologist and a chemo class this week. Having a port put in next week then hopefully the treatments can start. I’ve been told chemo once a week and radiation 5 days. Kind of a whirlwind but ready to get started and kick cancers butt.
We are waiting for the results of the PET and also he is scheduled for an MRI today as they think there may be cancer in his liver as well. Treatment will start as soon as the results are in 25 radiation and chemo once a week with the radiation. Surgery can happen as long as cancer is not found in the liver… so for now it is more waiting …
Hi. Just want to say good luck and stay positive. You'll get through it with ease.
We did (I’m writing under my mom name) - you have to be fast - choose the top surgeon and start treatments fast. Don’t be afraid it’s a journey but focus and the other side and it will go fast.
Careful with any symptoms…
Start treatments asap !
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How are you ?
I am ok, had a CT scan yesterday. I have an appointment on the 27th with the oncologist. I am staying positive and just ready to find out the next steps.