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On March 27, 2023 I was diagnosed Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma stage III. I’m on Chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857559/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

After my recurrence of EC three years ago I had 25 radiation (proton) treatments and half...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058528/

Discussion: Squamous cell EC recurrence: Got questions about chemoradiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2024

Thanks Gary. I am Stage 1-2, non-metastatic, adenocarcinoma at the GE Junction. I just started radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272219/

Discussion: NG feeding tube before radiation symptoms begin? Or when?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2025

Since June my husband has had a tube. He still takes very little by mouth, as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176482/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2017

Yes I was and went through 6 weeks of proton radiation therapy as well as chemotherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004162/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

I had a squamous cell cancer of the tonsil in 1995. I had chemo and 35...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805925/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

I just started folfox. I get the pump removed today. I am also doing radiation treatment...

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Discussion: Has anyone undergone the folfox chemo treatment?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

@bkjenkins Im so happy to hear this! I CELEBRATE with you! My husband will start proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517358/

Discussion: 3-year survival rate of those who have had esophagectomies at Mayo

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 4:35pm

Hello This is my first post. My 77 year old mother was just diagniosed with esphogus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873284/

Discussion: 3-year survival rate of those who have had esophagectomies at Mayo

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

I lost my appitite during chemo and radiation for tumor in my lower Esophagus. I ended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841693/

Discussion: New Here: Dad has Stage 4 - What's next after 2 years?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

It's really scary to realize that what was done to help is now going to produce...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756488/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

Good morning. I would go to Mayo. I was diagnosed stage 3 in 2020, did their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008226/

Discussion: Mass found Suspected Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer squamous cell

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

tongue is searing hot were anything, liquid or solid touches it. entire mouth filledd with chile...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Combination of 5 chemo and 28 radiation treatments with shrunk the tumor (stage 3) to best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633121/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2021

Thank you…I so appreciate the prayers. The intent is that the radiation will shrink tumor so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122134/

Discussion: Chemo & Immunotherapy goes into Overdrive

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

Me too , very scary… have you heard about Rick Simpson oil.. I am afraid to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293425/

Discussion: Earlier initial symptom of Esophageal Cancer?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

Stage 4 at my advanced stage with my liver. Having lesion's sna's and limp notes will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236065/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2025

Even though my post-chemo/radiation sessions showed no detectable cancer cells, I still had the esophagectomy necessary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351424/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2025

I'm just starting chemo and radiation for esophageal cancer. Sounds like your husband and I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075959/

Discussion: Help with nausea and vomiting relief post-esophagectomy

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

KTV Wow, that is really great that you are now cancer free after all that. I...

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Discussion: My sister was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2025

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