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Just diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: May 27, 2023 | Replies (46)
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@knite122

Hi Dave,
I hope your wife is doing well!! The tests start next week and appointment with Thoracic Surgeon is next month so I’ll see what happens. The surgeon and any treatments will be at the Cleveland Clinic. Thanks for responding and keep in touch.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 9, 2023

@knite122, I'd like to add my welcome. As you can see from the experiences shared by @dsh33782 @dave640 @doglover888, treatments plans are as individual tailored to each patient, depending on multiple factors including size and location of the tumor, stage as well as your age, overall health status and personal preferences.

Here's some information from Mayo Clinic about treatment options:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophageal-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20356090
If you scroll to the bottom of the link, you'll see a handy list of tips of how to prepare for your upcoming appointment and questions to ask.

Don, Dave and Doglover (the 3 Ds), what questions do you wish you had asked your team at that first consult to discuss treatment options?

@knite122, it sounds like your cancer was caught early since you were being closely monitored with Barrett's esophagus. Do you know the location or size of your tumor?

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