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@bunnymom

I went through treatment for stage 3 esophageal cancer at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. As of December, I am cancer free. I cannot agree with you more that Mayo is the very best. Everyone there is so caring, understanding and at the top of their field. I did not have the same doctors but I know that you’re in very good hands. I had immuno therapy as well as folfox and surgery. The surgeon was phenomenal and the healing part wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I also worked with one of the social workers there and it really helped me during and after my treatment. They recommended a program called Imerman Angels where you are matched up with a mentor that has had the same diagnosis and similar treatment. This has by far been the most helpful resource for me. Just try to stay positive and fight with everything you have inside of you. You’re going to get through this. I am happy to share my experiences with you and try to help in anyway I can.

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Thank you for your response. I will look into the Imerman Angles program. As I work through finishing chemo and radiation, which has been fairly mild to date, I will began to assemble my thoughts toward the surgery. Post surgery recovery, are you experiencing fatigue? Would you say you are back to living your life doing the same things you did prior to being diagnosed? Would you say your recovery took 4-6 months, or longer? I am very active and that is probably my biggest concern. I know every situation is different and people heal differently. Frankly the surgery scares the hell out of me as it seems to be so invasive. But I want to see my grandkids grow up, so I am prepared for whatever God sends my way. I may reach out to you moving forward if questions come up. I hope things continue to go well for you. Thanks.