Esophageal Cancer: Discussions | Page 10

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2018

I had swallow therapy after intensive radiation to my throat, and also speech therapy, after the...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

Hello- my husband had his 1st two radiation treatments and the last should be on January...

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Discussion: What is the criteria for getting esophagectomy?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

I started out having trouble swallowing, and endoscopy found cancerous tumor. I've now had radiation and...

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Discussion: New diagnosis, no symptoms

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2023

My husband had chemo and radiation before surgery but they wait 6 weeks. After surgery the...

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Discussion: Surgery no longer an option after chemo and radiation?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

Hello @keith123 I am not aware of scar tissue removal but have heard of people having...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

i’m very much in the minority here in terms of treatment but i did not have...

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Discussion: End of chemo not sure where to go next

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 12 2:45pm

I was treated at Mayo Phoenix and couldn't say enough about the quality of care. There...

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Discussion: My sister was diagnosed today. Is the Mayo the best place for surgery.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

I’ve become so frustrated with my medical care. Suffering long term side effects after head and...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

If it gets low enough, they may do a bone marrow biopsy to see if there's...

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Discussion: Platelet count continues to drop since finishing chemo

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 23 7:55am

Finished all the appointments with bronchoscopy yesterday. This confirmed a mass in my airway. I think...

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Discussion: Recently diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer SCC.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 25 9:28am

@treh00jamc No I did not have any surgery. The doc decided that I was not a...

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Discussion: What are the best snacks for Esophageal Cancer during chemo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 8:35am

Chemo and radiation effects can differ with each one of us , I asked for late...

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Discussion: Just got home after having my esophagus removed: Recovery tips?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

Hi, I'm the wife of a cancer head/throat cancer. When my husband started get the radiation...

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2018

went to oncologist-Brian Byrne Hartford healthcare institute. pet scan scheduled on 11/09 to see what stage...

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Discussion: Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

I knew it was a biggie. Ok. Acceptable. I'm 65 now, was 61 when I went...

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Discussion: CT and PET scans negative after chemo and radiation: Still do surgery?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 12:31pm

I am same stage as you, chemo and 28 days of proton radiation, no cancer evident...

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Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

Welcome mason2616. My cancer os also at the GE junction. I have finished my chemo/ radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854524/

Discussion: Living life after treatment and surgery for Esophageal Cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

My husband just finished 2 weeks in the hospital and 2 weeks in a physical therapy...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

My husband was put on oral chemo and IV chemo after scans /biopsy showed esophageal cancer...

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Discussion: Doctor said all margins were good, but still needs immunotherapy. Why?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 5:11pm

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