Anyone had their esophageal cancer metasticize to the liver?

Posted by lisakinghartness @lisakinghartness, May 24, 2023

Has anyone had their esophageal cancer to metasticize to their liver?

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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.

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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.

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@jmp1514

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.

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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.

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@gardenlady1116

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.

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I am so sorry for your struggles.

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@lisakinghartness

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.

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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.

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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.

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@lisakinghartness

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.

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Have they checked biomarkers to see if targeted therapy and immunotherapy would be of help?

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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.

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Yes, you are correct; they have checked. You hang in as well!

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@clb57

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.

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I am sorry to read that you are also on this journey. Prayers and hope for a successful outcome

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