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365 days later after surgery to remove esophageal cancer at Mayo

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Oct 18, 2023 | Replies (28)
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@johnstawicki

Sorry someone said its terminal …. Id keep looking …. I know myself had 3 opinions and finally believed i needed surgery I had the exact same cancer had surgery a year ago …. It was and is a HUGE LEARNING CURVE at 66 learning to eat and drink all over and what I can tolerate and what to stay far away from , One day at a time … your mind will play tricks on you your husband too talk and think things out it takes team work …..my wife has been there whenever I needed her love you baby girl …

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justtrust | @justtrust | Sep 10, 2023

Thanks johnstawicki,
I’m so sorry for all you’ve been through and I’m so happy to hear you’ve had your wife’s steadfast support. That, despite all else, is a beautiful story.

Unfortunately, by the time the diagnosis came, it was Stage 4, it had spread. The surgeon said surgery wasn’t an option.

Chemo started today. Only learned the prognosis 4 days ago. Read about the side effects tonight.

“This is not the end, it’s just a chapter in the story.
Joy is on the way.”
~Laura Souguellis’ lyric

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