Chemo for esophagus cancer: Any advice on things I should or not do?

Posted by fracturedd @fracturedd, Sep 5, 2021

I was recently diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus with her2 “positive”. I’ve been on one chemo pill and one infusion. The pills gave me ulcers in my colon along with every other side effect and I ended up in the ICU for 2 nights- 7 night hospital stay. Since then they haven’t started me on the chemo pills again (they said I need a break to heal) so I’m only on the infusion. My follow up pet scan is wed and I’m scared that only being on the one infusion just wasn’t enough. I’m trying to stay positive. Anyone have any advice as far as extra supplements or things I should or shouldn’t do. As of now I’m walking, take curcumin, vit d, acupuncture, cbd oil, that’s really it. Any positive info would be appreciated.

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rikardlykling | @rikardlykling | Oct 14, 2022

In reply to @rikardlykling "Yes me too atWatsom cancer in Lakeland Florida may Gods hands be in control." + (show)

Eat slower smaller bits chew better and remember God is in the healing business.

rikardlykling | @rikardlykling | Oct 15, 2022

In reply to @dsh33782 "This Wednesday I see both radiation and chemo specialists at Moffitt Cancer Centery. I hope to..." + (show)

Me too I will be praying for you God is more than enough to get us thru

naomicanada | @naomicanada | Oct 16, 2022

Did you have the pet scan result?
What stage are you ?
The infusion could be enough – ask your doctor about immunotherapy !
Keep us informed!
Music to relax – and less sugar if possible

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 28, 2022

In reply to @naomicanada "Did you have the pet scan result? What stage are you ? The infusion could be..." + (show)

@naomicanada, I believe your questions were directed to Don, I'm tagging him to make sure he sees your post. @dsh33782

How are you doing, Don?

Don Higgins | @dsh33782 | Oct 28, 2022

I am 5 days into chem (2 hours and then 3 days on fanny pack). Very tired and taking zofran for nausia.

56899t52 | @56899t52 | Oct 30, 2022

In reply to @pellaw "Combination of 5 chemo and 28 radiation treatments with shrunk the tumor (stage 3) to best..." + (show)

Where did you go for the robotic surgery? The surgeons I have talked to do robotic for the stomach, open for the esophagus. I am just finishing up chemoradiation and will know results after a PET scan on Dec 14.