My husbands esophageal adenocarcinoma had spread to his liver (and lungs, bone, lymph nodes and soft tissue). Ironically the biopsies done 14 months prior to diagnosis were all negative.
I specify adenocarcinoma because I’m not sure how or if it compares to squamous cell.
My sister's cancer was discovered when she had an endoscopic ultrasound to look for pancreatic cancer. We both have BRCA mutation and I have pancreatic cancer. She had an 8 cm mass in the abdomen, found to be spread from the esophagus. Nothing in other places seen on the PET scan. She has started chemotherapy. Chemotherapy might be of benefit. Thank you for sharing your difficult story.
My husbands esophageal adenocarcinoma had spread to his liver (and lungs, bone, lymph nodes and soft tissue). Ironically the biopsies done 14 months prior to diagnosis were all negative.
I specify adenocarcinoma because I’m not sure how or if it compares to squamous cell.
I am so sorry. My husband’s is the same kind as yours, but it has not spread to all of the places you mentioned. His liver, however, is what is causing him “to lose the battle” (medical oncologist’s words). The hardest struggle of my life.
My sister's cancer was discovered when she had an endoscopic ultrasound to look for pancreatic cancer. We both have BRCA mutation and I have pancreatic cancer. She had an 8 cm mass in the abdomen, found to be spread from the esophagus. Nothing in other places seen on the PET scan. She has started chemotherapy. Chemotherapy might be of benefit. Thank you for sharing your difficult story.
I am so sorry. My husband’s is the same kind as yours, but it has not spread to all of the places you mentioned. His liver, however, is what is causing him “to lose the battle” (medical oncologist’s words). The hardest struggle of my life.
I am so sorry. This is a tough journey to travel.
Where is your husband being treated?
Any thoughts on a second opinion?
What is his treatment regimen?
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Baptist in Winston-Salem. We obtained a second opinion at Duke, and they were in agreement with the treatment plan. Chemo every 2 wks. except holding off a while because of chemoembolization to the liver.
I am so sorry. My husband’s is the same kind as yours, but it has not spread to all of the places you mentioned. His liver, however, is what is causing him “to lose the battle” (medical oncologist’s words). The hardest struggle of my life.
My husbands esophageal adenocarcinoma had spread to his liver (and lungs, bone, lymph nodes and soft tissue). Ironically the biopsies done 14 months prior to diagnosis were all negative.
I specify adenocarcinoma because I’m not sure how or if it compares to squamous cell.
My sister's cancer was discovered when she had an endoscopic ultrasound to look for pancreatic cancer. We both have BRCA mutation and I have pancreatic cancer. She had an 8 cm mass in the abdomen, found to be spread from the esophagus. Nothing in other places seen on the PET scan. She has started chemotherapy. Chemotherapy might be of benefit. Thank you for sharing your difficult story.
I am so sorry. My husband’s is the same kind as yours, but it has not spread to all of the places you mentioned. His liver, however, is what is causing him “to lose the battle” (medical oncologist’s words). The hardest struggle of my life.
I am so sorry for your struggles.
I am so sorry. This is a tough journey to travel.
Where is your husband being treated?
Any thoughts on a second opinion?
What is his treatment regimen?
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Baptist in Winston-Salem. We obtained a second opinion at Duke, and they were in agreement with the treatment plan. Chemo every 2 wks. except holding off a while because of chemoembolization to the liver.
Thank you…same for you. Prayers sustain us all.
Have they checked biomarkers to see if targeted therapy and immunotherapy would be of help?
After reading who did the second opinion, I'm sure they did check. You are not alone. We are also battling esophageal cancer. Hang in there.
Yes, you are correct; they have checked. You hang in as well!
I am sorry to read that you are also on this journey. Prayers and hope for a successful outcome