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Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

i start radiation this monday-5x a week except holidays...i start chemo this wednesday 1x a week...

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Discussion: Setback in my diagnosis: Stage 2 changed to stage 3

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

I’m one year out from surgery which followed chemo and radiation. My last scans were clear....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134928/

Discussion: Esophagectomy: What is life like Afterwards?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

Ur91 Hi I had chemo and radiation for esophageal cancer tumor in lower esophagus. I did...

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Discussion: Mom 57 Diagnosed with Stage 3 Adenocarcinoma - Looking for experiences

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2025

i am on radiation 19 out of 28 today and this thursday 5th out of 6...

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Discussion: Diagnosed with esophageal cancer Most scared of the Feeding Tube

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

I have radiation fibrosis as a result of treatment for tonsil cancer in 2003. This is...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 12:22pm

Never had radiation to the head, mine was to the lower abdomen, if it is for...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2018

What stage was he? Were these his first line treatments... Folfox and concurrent radiation... or was...

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Discussion: Anyone allergic to paclitaxel (Taxol)?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

Oh wow...I don't think I even knew that. I had a total thyroidectomy and did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185749/

Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Mar 20, 2018

Hi Tammy I got the feeding tube along with port very soon after esophageal caner diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009068/

Discussion: Mass found Suspected Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer squamous cell

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

My mom had mucus with radiation treatment. After a month or 2 (after treatment) it went...

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Discussion: Excessive Mucus with Esophageal Cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

After 28 days of chemo and radiation, the last 2 scans have shown my esophageal cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923216/

Discussion: 365 days later after surgery to remove esophageal cancer at Mayo

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

Ladybyrd I also had tugmor discovered via endoscopy. I had chemo and radiation which removed the...

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Discussion: 2 cm mass. Discovered by endoscopy

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 9:24am

Try hyoscyamine first ( it helped my spasms of my esophagus which also made me throw...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088024/

Discussion: What was your experience immediately following RT/chemo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

Memories! I lived on soup, coddled eggs, and avocado. I must say I started juicing after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176484/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2017

Hello I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in November 2019 My treatment started with seven weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504084/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and really confused: Surgery vs Chemo + Radiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 12:45pm

@karlm, you wrote elsewhere that your husband "completed chemo radiation for throat cancer in December 2021....

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Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

Thank you for your response! First off, I’m sending you good vibes for recovery! They gave...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257750/

Discussion: Length of Time Before Treatment

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2025

@ollusam, I can understand your concern about delaying surgery for fear of further spread. Keep in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146135/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

I am sorry that I can't help with you questions. I am wondering how the radiation...

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Discussion: Polyp inside which tumour was present is intact

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2025