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Just diagnosed with esophageal cancer.
Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: May 27, 2023 | Replies (46)Comment receiving replies
@knite122
Good morning. I was also diagnosed with esophageal cancer within the last year. I live in Tampabay Florida area and was referred to surgeon at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. At age 78 and on blood pressure medication, the surgeon did not think I was a good candidate for surgery to remove section of esophagus with cancerous tumor that was causing me to have difficulty swallowing. Instead I have now had 28 days of radiation and chemo and last CT scan indicated the cancer is gone. I'd be happy to share more of my exp.
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I have a question my dad is going through this situation where he might have a Soffa go cancer but he doesn’t know until the 23rd. It’s been like a long process but he cannot eat or keep anything down do you are you the same way and he’s lost a dramatic amount of weight.
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Hi Don,
This is just the beginning where my Dr called me from home way after his office hours to tell me the pathologist called to tell him it was cancer, my Dr said I have to address it ASAP. I’ve had acid reflex my entire life ( I’m 60 ) and never expected this. Testing starts next week and my appointment with the Thoracic Surgeon is next month so I’ll see what happens. My better half and I absolutely love Florida, we go to Clearwater Beach every year for a week. Thanks for the response and keep in touch.