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3-year survival rate of those who have had esophagectomies at Mayo

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: May 25 9:26pm | Replies (62)
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Hi @hfoggy
I had esophageal cancer treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa Florida which included 28 days of radiation and chemo. I used a feeding tube for several months while I could swallow was sips of water. Before that I had 3 chemo treatments followed by scan which showed the tumor in lower esophagul shrunk by 40%. I am now done with treatment as last PET scan showed no cancer in esophagus or local lymph nodes. The side affects where no fun, but I feel really blessed to be done for now. I will be getting PET scan every 3 months for the next year al least. I'm glad you feel hopeful. This is a great group to learn from. Have you had discussion about surgery versus radiation and chemo treatments?

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hfoggy | @hfoggy | Jun 6, 2023

Hello
Congratulations on your progress - I know it is a difficult path.
She cannot have radiation due to previous chemo/radiation treatment in 2011
Thursday she is having ultrasound on the tumor and limph area as well as pulmanary exploration due to lung cancer in the late 90's which was removed with surgery, no chemo or radiation
Once these procedures are complete we will be meeting with local Boise oncologist as well as her previous oncologist in CA at Stanford.
We don't think it has spread to limphs or other areas except her tonsil area.
Trying to stay hopeful and stories like yours are helpful. Thank you for sharing

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