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3-year survival rate of those who have had esophagectomies at Mayo
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I was diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer Dec of 2018 and subsequently had chemo, proton radiation followed by an Ivor Lewis esophagectomy April of 2019 at Mayo Clinic. I am a 4 year survivor since my surgery. Dietary issues are the issues that plague me most often but are manageable if I follow the guidelines for eating, which I don't sometimes.
I don't know what the survival statistics are for Mayo Clinic concerning esophageal cancer, but I would be interested in knowing what they are if anyone has the information. Perhaps the moderators of this site have an answer to that question.
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Your situation is so similar to my husband's who is a 1.5 year survivor. He did have several complications and ended up hospitalized twice but he prevailed through it all. At a recent checkup, we had good results and are so pleased with everything Mayo has done for us. It's a great facility with caring Drs and staff.
Our greatest challenge is the same as you, the dietary issues. As with you, it's manageable but when you are older, habits are hard to change. He does try to follow the guidelines but the biggest help for us is sharing meals (minimizes overeating), trying to eat slower and chew the food well.
It was so good hearing you are a 4 year survival, congratulations! You are inspiring.
I was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer in January 2020. They said it was too late for surgery?! So they did radiation and then on chemo treatments to the present. I’m doing quite well - regular CT scans show that we are keeping it from getting into the major organs. They tell me that is the best outcome to expect. 3 years and 3 months so far and looking forward to year #4 - Lord willing.
I was just diagnosed with esophageal cancer and am seeing an oncologist today for a consultation. I live in Knoxville, Tn. and was wondering after hearing all the wonderful and positive comments on the treatment one gets at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota if I could get the same kind of treatment at the Mayo Center in Jacksonville, as I am much closer to that facility.
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I have just had my 3 yr. anniversary since my esophagectomy @ Rochester. I'm doing actually really well considering. Dietary issues are also a learning curve. Acid reflux is the big problem. Bought me one of those fancy tilt beds and that does help.
Just a few weeks ago I returned back to Mayo to my trusty surgeon to repair what was 2 yrs. ago a small hernia in my diaphram as a result of the initial surgery (gastric bypass had to also be done). The hernia became a significant tear so they fixed that. Now I have a cyst on my pancreas / pancreatitis(VERY painful). And and and.......... cancer of the throat(caught in very early stages). Dealing with issues as they arise. God Bless us ALL!!!
Lori