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So sorry to hear this Kathy.. I (we) have just finished our 2+ yrs of this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035034/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with esophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Colleen thanks so much. We live close to Cincinnati and wish we lived closer to a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022373/

Discussion: Any database for Surgeons clinical outcomes/ success% ?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

I could have had the surgery (Stage 2-3 squamous cell) after the chemoradiation, but I chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1019154/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

@mlyles I had a similar situation with my gastro doc doing endoscopy and finding mass in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002081/

Discussion: Mass found Suspected Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer squamous cell

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

Hi Trooperken, I had my esophageal cancer diagnosis, proton radiation and chemo, at Mayo Clinic in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992710/

Discussion: Transhiatal esophagectomy surgery: What is recovery like?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2024

Mayo Clinic Phoenix, AZ has Proton. I had an esophagectomy in 2012 and am doing great....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988143/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Good Morning I am 85 years young, and was diagnosed with esophageal cancer stage 3+ this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968512/

Discussion: Radiation, not a candidate for surgery: What to expect?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

Hello! we live in Sacramento area, CA too. Do you know what type of mixture she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961592/

Discussion: What Does Everyone Have For Pain Medication?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2023

Thank you Mary. My husband had his surgery at UCLA medical center. We live just two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952766/

Discussion: My husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer about 12 weeks ago.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

Dave, I had no problem with J tube at all with the above surgery................ however......... when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941001/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I haven’t commented for a while but I wanted to update everyone after almost 4 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935080/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2023

No Colleen they haven't. I'm sorry for the delay in my response to your question as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918566/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

I had stage 4 esophageal cancer as well. I'm suffering from scar tissue issues and have...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

Rodger I am sorry to learn that you've recently joined our tribe of cancer warriors. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914051/

Discussion: Esophagus cancer with other health issues

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

I'm from PEI Canada, but have lived in Florida a long time. I was diagnosed with...

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Discussion: We are from Canada and my husband was just diagnosed yesterday.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2023

Love your story... although I suppose both you and I would prefer not to have EC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/907939/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2023

Hello, Thank so much for reading and responding to my question about what to eat to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903054/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus-friendly diet

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

Well, I'm glad that you seemed to have found an effective solution that works for you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/901627/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

I've had a G tube in place for 2 yrs as I was not a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890178/

Discussion: Anorexia & nausea 3 months after esophagectomy

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

Thank you Gary! We are just in the beginning of the journey. I’m not quite sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889217/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

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