Esophageal cancer treatment: Anyone have good experiences to share?

Consult with my oncologist yesterday. Low platelet count from oxaliplaten in folfox has him concerned but will stick with it at 50%. I thought after my 6th round next week there would be a pause, but he surprised me by saying they will continue chemo for a total of 12 rounds before any pause. but scheduled a PET scan for Sept. 16. But he said that between the folfox and two immuno- drugs my cancer markers are reduced as are my symptoms, indicating I’m showing good treatment response. In fact last night I easily ate half of a meatloaf/ mashed potato TV dinner ( bc readily available) and half of a chocolate milk shake- pretty much my first real meal in 10+ weeks. I can eat even more but I’m being cautious, but it seems like my esophagus is no where near as obstructive as it was even two weeks ago, and improving every day. I do get bouts of nighttime nausea and suffer from fatigue and weakness, which is just from all the chemo, but nonetheless I’m working 4+ hours most days now and productive at my job that has begun paying me for full 40 hours even though I’m working under 20 hours/week. I am however getting the job done and it’s a critical role that I have in our company.
I’m grateful to God for the progress I’ve made and I’m extremely optimistic in spite of the seriousness of the “incurable” metastatic stage4 esophageal cancer that I have. I put incurable in parentheses because it’s God that decides my future and with God, ALL things are possible.
So this is my positive experience to share with all of you today.

Consult with my oncologist yesterday. Low platelet count from oxaliplaten in folfox has him concerned but will stick with it at 50%. I thought after my 6th round next week there would be a pause, but he surprised me by saying they will continue chemo for a total of 12 rounds before any pause. but scheduled a PET scan for Sept. 16. But he said that between the folfox and two immuno- drugs my cancer markers are reduced as are my symptoms, indicating I’m showing good treatment response. In fact last night I easily ate half of a meatloaf/ mashed potato TV dinner ( bc readily available) and half of a chocolate milk shake- pretty much my first real meal in 10+ weeks. I can eat even more but I’m being cautious, but it seems like my esophagus is no where near as obstructive as it was even two weeks ago, and improving every day. I do get bouts of nighttime nausea and suffer from fatigue and weakness, which is just from all the chemo, but nonetheless I’m working 4+ hours most days now and productive at my job that has begun paying me for full 40 hours even though I’m working under 20 hours/week. I am however getting the job done and it’s a critical role that I have in our company.
I’m grateful to God for the progress I’ve made and I’m extremely optimistic in spite of the seriousness of the “incurable” metastatic stage4 esophageal cancer that I have. I put incurable in parentheses because it’s God that decides my future and with God, ALL things are possible.
So this is my positive experience to share with all of you today.

Thank you gentlebreezes. I am a couple of weeks away from surgery after chemo and radiation. Kinda scary times, but faith in God and testimonies like yours are encouraging. Pray for me... if your a praying person
If not, wish me luck!😄

Hi Rick,
What an encouragement. I sit now, next to his death bed, my 12-year-old on her device nearby and my 7-year-old sleeping at Auntie’s house. I don’t want to see anyone else, because I know the look in their eyes will force me into the reality that this is really happening.

I learned a lot this year and I strongly encourage all esophageal cancer patients to attend Molecular Hydrogen Institute’s Summit in September.
https://h2mhisummit.org/

When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 EC, I searched online and found someone who had survived, at that time, 18 years after treatment. He was very encouraging and I did everything he said to do. I had chemo, radiation and surgery, and also did natural approaches such as hypnotherapy, massages, reducing stress, flower therapy, healing, ginger water and anything and everything anyone suggested. I am now going on celebrating 11 years. There were challenges of course -- I got a pulmonary embolism after chemo -- but a positive attitude and trying every possible avenue to find success contributed to my outcome. It also kept me very busy so I didn't have as much time to reflect on it all. It is difficult when you're in the middle of it, but there will be brighter days! My best wishes to anyone facing this situation at this time. Also, of course, get the best doctors you can find.

Hello GB, when were you diagnosed? Where did you get treatment? My husband s doctors just told us yesterday that surgery was not an option. We sre stage 3 with lymph nodes involved. We also thought chemo radiation then surgery with possible immunotherapy, advice appreciated.