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Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments
Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Sep 9, 2023 | Replies (98)Comment receiving replies
Feeding tube, chemo, immunotherapy all done by me. It's the feeding tube that keeps me alive and it's a keeper Trying herbal teas now and such instead of pumping poison into me. Still alive 2 years into 3b cancer and it's not from the poisons given by oncologists.
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Hi John William (@jwkelly72), I'm just catching up with the discussions in the Esophageal Cancer support group. Welcome.
Reading your profile, you are obviously no stranger to the world of hospitals and medical procedures. Your cancer treatment has included chemo and immunotherapy. But for you surgery is not an option and you've decided against further chemo. I can imagine that you weighed your personal pros and cons before deciding on your treatment options.
I understand your use of the term "poison" to describe chemo. It can be a tough treatment, not always, but often. My dad even said "I feel like I'm dying from the treatment that is meant to save me."
It's also important to note that many many members here on Mayo Clinic Connect are here because of treatment they received, including challenging treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, CAR-T cell therapy, surgery, reconstruction and more. For many, chemo is not a poison but a literally a life saver.
When cancer and its treatments are challenging, members are here to support, encourage, and share coping strategies.