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Hello,
I have wondered about someone who recently had the esophagetomy. Is this the type of surgery where they removed the majority of esophagus and reconnect it to your stomach" I was not a candidate when first diagnoised due to scar tissue from a collaspe lung. Do you mind sharing if your wife's surgery was done through the neck or the chest, if either?
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Yes, pryorhvp, my wife had a minimally-invasive esophagectomy, which involved an incision at her neck and 2-3 others at her side and back, I think. They called it a McKeown esophagectomy.
Hi. I had the surgery 2 years ago. They went in through my back and side. I also had a couple incisions in my chest and stomach. I'm still here, cancer free. I wish you well.
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Greetings, I am jumping in here with no invite. I hope that is OK. Fifteen yrs ago I was diagnosed with stage 2A esophageal cancer. After 28 radiation sessions and six chemo sessions, the cancer was killed. That was followed by an esophagectomy that involved entering through my chest. It was totally successful, yet did take five months before I was allowed to eat by mouth. I am 76 yo and most grateful for the extraordinary work of my medical team. The idea of this very complex surgery frightened me, but I was determined to think positively and trust the medical folks. I am 15 yrs CANCER FREE and realize that it took the skilled medical team plus my stubborn determination to win over this cancer. Be positive. Do NOT drag yourself down. Success will be yours.