Hi, my dad just completed 6weeks of chemo and radiation (daily for 35 treatments) for an early stage 2 esophageal tumor. The last 2 weeks of treatments really got to him as his esophagus swelled pretty much to the point of closure so they inserted a stent and he also has the internal irritation causing the burn. Now, just shy of 2 weeks after the last treatment, he’s still experiencing the burning when eating or drinking and has lost a lot of weight. The doctor prescribed a liquid medication that coats everything so it makes eating/drinking somewhat bearable, but I’m hopeful that at the close of week 3 he starts feeling better. I live out of state and he’s alone and refuses any type of helper we can get to assist him, so hoping he pulls through the dark time. He doesn’t like taking the medication so even though he says he takes it I have doubts. I’m praying for you that if you do start feeling the burn that you pursue the medication and hang with it until the internal irritation heals. Hang in there! You’re certainly not alone…..

Rich