Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?
I’ve completed 15 chemo treatments and 1/25 proton radiation treatments for my stage 2 esophageal cancer. I’m jst looking for helpful advice from anyone going thru this past or present. I’m a bit frightened wondering how this treatment will affect me.
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The whole journey is scary.
Immuno is less agressive than chemo for now, but it’s only the 2nd round (it’s once a month for one year).
Hair is growing very slowly and tired after 4pm everyday.
Stable. Trying to keep joyful with grand child (6months).
Thank you for the kind words.
It goes very fast chemo. It’s hard and if you have any symptoms that are too intense they will lower the dose.
One day at the time - one step at the time. It’s a challenge but bring your mind into warrior and positive mode. We are all in this together. You will be ok !
Naomi
Getting anxious to start chemo & you how are you doing?
How are you?
Coming for some updated and news.
Naomi
Armylife, how is your husband doing with chemo?
Is your question about what to expect after surgery once your husband comes home?
I think so !
Ask the doctor about the impact of anesthesia (if there is a surgery) and opioids (morphine) = I understood that was bad for elderly.
But my friend who is a cardiac surgeon operates on 90years old (depending of the general condition)
Surgeon was Great and thoroughly explained procedure
Chemo begins today, what can I expect afterwards as the spouse once home, recommended info
Great start!
I might also ask about recovery.
- What can I expect for recovery?
- What do I need to know before surgery?
@linda2007, just has surgery a few days ago. If she's able, she might share more questions to ask.
Armylife, keep that pen and paper close by and jot down questions as they come up. You got this. 🙂
What stage will surgery be done?
Exactly how will he do the procedure?
How long
will my hospital Stay be?