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My husband diagnosed 4 weeks ago -Esophageal Cancer- HELP

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Oct 2 6:12am | Replies (73)
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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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natalie1979 | @natalie1979 | Dec 16, 2023

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?

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rcanm | @rcanm | Dec 27, 2023

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.

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