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My husband diagnosed 4 weeks ago -Esophageal Cancer- HELP
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@hope24 all
I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last fall when I could not swallow food due to tumor in my lower esophagus. I got feeding tube and port and started radiation and chemo.
Today the esophageal cancer is gone along with the feeding tube. Success is possible and I hope your treatment goes well. I'd be happy to try and answer questions?
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I am 77, and got the diagnosis this morning. My problem was also about swallowing food. How long were you on Chemo/Radiation? how long have you been cancer free? Also how old were you at the onset? Thank you for taking the time to answer.
What stage and type of cancer did you have? My husband’s EG cancer is stage 4 squamous cell. We are looking for more success stories!!! Thanks for sharing yours.
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Thank you for this. I am so glad for you as well. He started chemo yesterday and the feeding tube and port kicked his ass. He seems weak. What can I do as a caretaker to help him stay motivated? And what was your diet like? He is maintaining 2200 a day, but it has been a challenge now that he can’t take in much, so he is feeding about 8 hours a day, which is not at night as he has trouble sleeping upright and tethered to a line, so we keep him on during the day which limits his mobility. Did you exercise at all during treatments?