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From my wife’s recent experience, I think you can have faith that the radiation is effectively...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858558/

Discussion: Anyone know of exercises or therapies to improve swallowing?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

I had the surgery, chemo and radiation over a year ago and I am getting better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782734/

Discussion: Update on esophageal cancer treatment

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

Hi Colleen We really liked the surgeon his partner would be present at surgery he does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022616/

Discussion: Mass found Suspected Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer squamous cell

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

My husband hasn't needed a feeding port yet, but he continues to use his medication port....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997714/

Discussion: Has anyone made it through radiation and chemo without a feeding tube?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

Hi Penny I went in for endoscopy a few years ago when I was having trouble...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371085/

Discussion: Hoping for thoughts on my decision to forego the surgery for cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 15 8:21am

It makes sense that the issue would be worse if they went in again. The surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757587/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2022

Hi colleen my radiation starts August 1st I go for treatment 5 days a week I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729622/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

A cancerous tumor in the esophagus was treated with radiation/chemotherapy and successfully removed by surgery in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658879/

Discussion: Excessive Mucus with Esophageal Cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2021

So... this recurrence was seen in his stomaphagus... in a portion of the original esophagus still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054054/

Discussion: Squamous cell EC recurrence: Got questions about chemoradiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

I am 100% on a PEG tube now for nutrition and hydration as a result of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458696/

Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 11 1:49pm

It seems like the radiation may have left you with some scar tissue but it seems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617908/

Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

Sending love to you.❤️ Is there an update on your husband? My brother is stage 4,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051865/

Discussion: My husband diagnosed 4 weeks ago -Esophageal Cancer- HELP

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

portalwiz I also had EC but went the chemo and radiation route with no surgery. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208665/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer treatment: Anyone have good experiences to share?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 10 9:17pm

Hi @tbkomparda I'm happy to answer questions as best as I can. What chemo regime were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999257/

Discussion: Mass found Suspected Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer squamous cell

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

I’ve had one chemo out of 5 and will have my 3 of 25 proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/242888/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2019

Miaderm or Miaderm-L (with lidocaine) worked great. My radiation oncoligist's nurse game me samples and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224098/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2018

I completely agree, everything would have to be the consistency of her nutrition shake. Hoping the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271139/

Discussion: My sister was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 3:37pm

You might also want to pay attention to staying hydrated. I had several infusions of fluids...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008746/

Discussion: Proton therapy for esophageal cancer: What are the side effects like?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

My dad has completed chemo and radiation and this is what the last pet scan he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349037/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 15 5:29pm

I’ll have to ask the doctor I know the tumor is around 4 inches but still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129934/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer treatment: Anyone have good experiences to share?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

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