Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Posted by puprluvr @puprluvr, Jan 29, 2019

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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@kissingrhino

Getting anxious to start chemo & you how are you doing?

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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).

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Thank you for the kind words.

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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

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Getting anxious to start chemo & you how are you doing?

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How are you?
Coming for some updated and news.
Naomi

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@armylife

Surgeon was Great and thoroughly explained procedure
Chemo begins today, what can I expect afterwards as the spouse once home, recommended info

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Armylife, how is your husband doing with chemo?
Is your question about what to expect after surgery once your husband comes home?

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@kobzlee

My mum was diagnosed with stage 1 cancer of the throat yesterday. She is 87yrd and I am scared of her life if she is to go for the cancer treatment. Is there a possible way that she will make it through?

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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)

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@armylife

What stage will surgery be done?
Exactly how will he do the procedure?
How long
will my hospital Stay be?

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Surgeon was Great and thoroughly explained procedure
Chemo begins today, what can I expect afterwards as the spouse once home, recommended info

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@armylife

What stage will surgery be done?
Exactly how will he do the procedure?
How long
will my hospital Stay be?

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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. 🙂

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@colleenyoung

Welcome, @armylife. As you and your husband start this new (and unwanted) journey with esophageal cancer, I bet you have loads of questions. Well, we’ve got loads of members in the esophageal cancer group who have been there and can share their experiences and tips with you. To help get you connected, I moved your message to this existing discussion:
– Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/esophageal-cancer-2/

You can read through past posts and connect with fellow members like cancer like @puprluvr @dtaylor75 @slisa729 @rexsan20 @survivorsuz @pellaw @patricia1952 @advocatepaul and another new member @miggy.

Armylife, as you prepare for the upcoming consult with the surgeon, what questions are you preparing to ask?

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What stage will surgery be done?
Exactly how will he do the procedure?
How long
will my hospital Stay be?

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