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This month is the 10-year anniversary of my esophagectomy. The bottom 40% of my stomach is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717126/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESSC)

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

Dear Mindy, You are a miracle, for sure. Wow, you literally passed away. Thank God, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/702658/

Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2022

I would love to hear from anyone who is living around having a permanent tracheostomy. Can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700702/

Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2022

Hello Kelly, I am so sorry that your husband is going thru this. I am now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698540/

Discussion: Excessive Mucus with Esophageal Cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2022

@nohrt4me, you will find many resources and programs for all types of cancers, including chronic management...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697755/

Discussion: Stress Management for Cancer: Free online course from Mayo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 10, 2022

Oh, now I have to research some tasty options for renal failure situations. We have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/679450/

Discussion: Nutrition and Cancer: Getting protein in my diet

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 10, 2022

Yes I had squamous cell robotic esophgectomy. It went very well. I am exactly 2 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644049/

Discussion: Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2021

I decided against the adjustable bed as I sleep very well on our current mattress. We...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643278/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2021

Hi Mike, If you would like to start a discussion about Paget's Disease in the Cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613101/

Discussion: Stress Management for Cancer: Free online course from Mayo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 1, 2021

How grateful for your reply.Nice to hear a little liter news. Best of wishes and prayers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520773/

Discussion: Stage 4 esophageal cancer metastacized to lymph nodes

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 8:17am

I have been told that it's due to my gastroparesis and my esophagectomy because there's no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517604/

Discussion: Burping all throughout the day: Any solutions?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 6:18am

I was in the hospital for nine days following esophagectomy. Everything looked good, but two weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1508422/

Discussion: Anyone experience lung collapse after esophagectomy?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 7:42pm

Please keep faith and be defiant to cancer, do your best to stay strong when strong...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483751/

Discussion: Chemo every two weeks for the rest of my life?!?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 10:14am

Hello. My husband was diagnosed 2.8 years ago at the age of 62 with an 8cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1473306/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 3 4:57am

I just found your posts today. Your treatment is much different than mine, as I chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1449674/

Discussion: Covid vaccination may increase lifespan for stage 4 cancer patients

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2025

In early June 2025 I received that same or very similar diagnosis. Mine is stage 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447192/

Discussion: Reflux with blockage that doesn't even let water through

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2025

@stevenyc, I can imagine that that news is unnerving and the news hard to take. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1444199/

Discussion: Fit 61 year old man, newly diagnosed with stage III adenocarcinoma

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2025

I'm so sorry to hear your news. It's a shock to the mind and soul. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437121/

Discussion: 3 cm mass Esophageal Cancer, what to do now?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2025

@vcsongradi, you sound at peace with your decision and looking to live life to its fullest....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430800/

Discussion: Life after treatment: What I plan to do next, what about you?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

Hi Rick So glad the surgery went so well. Reading all the Iver: Lewis surgery’s many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1385819/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2025

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