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Husband newly diagnosed
My husband is only 62 and was just diagnosed with Esophageal cancer. It sounds serious and I am very frightened. I want him to go to Boston which is only 35 minutes away where they appear to have a specialty group. How long can the wait be?
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momshmallow @momshmallow
Hi I understand how scary EC diagnosis can be. I had it and went to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa about 30 miles from where Charlotte and I live.
I ended up with 28 days of chemo and radiation which worked! The cancer was gone and I did not have to have surgery. I hope you find a great hospital in Boston. I found this list of hospitals in Boston:
https://hospital.hoursguide.com/find-care/hospital/ma/boston/
Let us know how your treatment goes?
Don
Thank you Don,
It is scary. I hope to get my husband an appointment in Boston. I appreciate the link. I need all the information I can gather.
Wishing you well,
Shelly
Hello it is very scary when you find out you have EC. I had flot treatment that’s 4 chemotherapy treatments then wait 4 or 5 weeks had surgery then wait 4 more weeks and 4 more chemotherapy treatments. I’m from Colorado. I’ve had a great team of doctors. Hope you find a great team of doctor’s. Ask a lot of questions. Trust is great. Also I’m 62. You guys can do this.
My husband also had Esophageal ca. had 4 rounds of FLOT. Surgery then had 3/4 FLOT treatments. Doing well now appetite much better. Gaing weight and energy. Be prepared for a rough, stressful year but you can do it!!
Thank you for sharing! It is good to hear from people who are going through this too.
I so appreciate you actually posting me a reply.
I wish you much luck on your journey and hope you will extend us support as well.
Take care,
Shelly
We try and look out for each other. Nice to know you can talk to each other about what you’re going through and you’ll understand. Ask questions anytime. Take care!
I had stage TB2 tumor where the esophagus and stomach join. I also had a tumor in the other side of the stomach.
I had surgery to remove both tumors and most of my esophagus along with lymphatic glands. Six months later I was skiing and today my life is mostly normal. Depending on your husbands stage he might just get it removed with endoscopic procedure, or if its stage 2b or higher with surgery like me. Hopefully he won’t have to do chemo or radiation but many have undergone that too and are doing fine. What matter is that he is getting treated. If he has to have surgery focus on getting a great surgeon. God bless both of you.
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1 ReactionThank you for this information. I have been so upset since getting the news. It is very helpful to hear from people like you. I wish you many blessings.
Thanks again,
Shelly
I encourage you to attend our EC support group Zoom call where there are many survivors, like myself, that can answer many questions and help with your anxiety.
Wed 6PM eastern
Sun 9AM eastern
use this link or scan the QR code
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4550284795?pwd=UjBHQ0J2V1pOc21SOExTR2N1UXNpQT09