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Newly diagnosed and really confused: Surgery vs Chemo + Radiation

Posted by kev13168 @kev13168, Mar 9, 2025

Hello All, I had a tumor removed 3/4/25 and was told they felt they got it and we would monitor it closely for a period of time. They now have informed me after reading the oncology report I will need additional treatment because the tumor had moved into the second layer of my esophagus. Two treatment options are surgical or chemo and radiation for five weeks. They feel both options have a good chance. I just can’t find much information on anyone just using chemotherapy/radiation alone. Has anyone here tried this course of action?
Thank you

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Don Higgins, Volunteer Mentor | @dsh33782 | Mar 6 9:22pm
In reply to @lionsfan "My surgeon told me that my best outcome would be due to having chemo, radiation and..." + (show)
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My surgeon told me that my best outcome would be due to having chemo, radiation and an Ivor Lewis esophogectomy. I was staged 3 locally advanced though. Anyway, you always can get a second opinion. Any responsible doctor would respect that. Good luck to you.

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Following up on old unanswered post. I recovered from chemo and radiation for esophageal cancer tumor with no long term side affects. However, I since have had several other cancers and had surgery for kidney cancer and thyroid cancer. I most recently also have radiation again for prostrate cancer but no cheni this time. My PSA was indetectable at last checkup. How are you doing now?
Don

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