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Thanks Gary. I will do my best to get onto the zoom meeting. This Fri. To...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153513/

Discussion: Have begun to eat again. Need explanation of symptoms.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

My husband was diagnosed in July 2023 (1 year ago), stage 3 if I recall correctly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121758/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

My advise to people with stage 4 is to retire if you can afford it. Doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117464/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer and signatera

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

So in April I had the Iver Lewis procedure and at the time a J tube...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104969/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear that. I don't know where you live, but I'm in Cleveland...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087034/

Discussion: Help with nausea and vomiting relief post-esophagectomy

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

Hi, I’m new to the group. I have a positive story to share, Ernest. Not about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084225/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Hi Don 👋. How do you make sure constipation isn't an issue? I just had it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083479/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

Where does your brother live? If anywhere reasonably near a U.S. border with Canada or Mexico,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193536/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 7, 2019

I didn't post anything because all that I've been told so far is that it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185773/

Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Sep 17, 2019

@colleenyoung it is VERY difficult to feed myself with discipline. I have a nutritionist who makes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/265805/

Discussion: Emotional implications of having a feeding tube

Support Group: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Posted: Jun 12, 2019

My husband received very high dosages of radiation (5 days/week for 6 weeks) for base of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224089/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2018

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

I am not sure what questions to ask. Several treatments have been mentioned; immunotherapy, chemo, radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/166634/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer reoccurring

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2017

@danab Your story about going outside to smoke when you were in the hospital reminded me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/204376/

Discussion: Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2020

Yes I have, too. But it's for a different cancer and the schedule is every three...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531310/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 10:10am

First so sorry for your diagnosis. Next forget google so much misinformation about survival rates and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345940/

Discussion: I’m afraid stage 4 esophageal/lung Her2+ PD-l1+

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

Hi Shannon I'm 79 and live in Florida, USA. I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079803/

Discussion: Oesophagus Cancer Surgery

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

@mrgvw, I appreciate your contacting people privately. However, I’d like to underline the benefit of sharing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070464/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046477/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2024

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