Adenocarcinoma, stage 4, local metastatic.

Posted by ajbambe @ajbambe, Oct 24, 2023

Hello! My dad is currently undergoing treatment for his recently diagnosed Adenocarcinoma, stage 4, local metastatic esophageal cancer(July 14th)He recently underwent 5 weeks of daily proton beam therapy and 5 weekly chemo doses. Last doses Oct. 5th. Lots of issues with nausea and vomiting, despite round the clock anti emetics. Receiving intermittent IVF in Rochester for severe dehydration and malnutrition.
PET scan on 10.26.23 with a possible Ivor Lewis Technique esophagectomy scheduled for 11.06.23 ( assuming no cancer detected on PET scan).
Anyone have any advice for surgery?

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lcasey | @lcasry | Oct 29, 2023

Prayers for your dad. I am stage 4 ec also. I pray that the scan is ned. I am currently getting chemo/immunotherapy. My 3rd infusion is nov 2. I have fatigue and weight loss. . As per my oncologist, I can’t get an esophagectomy. I’m am currently have infusion for small spot on liver which could not be biopsied and also a node below kidney. My esophagus and stomach were biopsied are ned. 🙏