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I was stage X - no feeding tube no surgery. Did aggressive radiation & chemo. NED...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814772/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

He’s getting better with liquids but not enough to sustain him. He’s only getting about 50-60...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698516/

Discussion: Excessive Mucus with Esophageal Cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2022

On my second cancer, I find that wherever your Cancer Dr can have his orders followed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361141/

Discussion: New to the club, 44 y/o introduction

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2025

Thanks for your feedback. I am facing the chemo radiation then surgery. Are you able to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752164/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

I am a 3+ year survivor of Stage IV ESCC. I am totally non-PO due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772167/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

That was his original plan. One of the nodes was high in the aortic arch. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317606/

Discussion: Change in treatment

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2025

My husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and is current in Mayo ICU due to some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912170/

Discussion: Esophagus cancer with other health issues

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Thank you for your prompt, Becky. I have asked my doctors in Dec., after chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817335/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Thank you so very much for getting back to me I really felt lost and alone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336300/

Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

Since he had cancer in the esophagus and there was no test to see if it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381294/

Discussion: Help with post surgery symptoms baffling docs.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

I’m in the same fortunate spot as Don. Diagnosed with stage 3-4 cancer January of 2023....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119922/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

First, I am not a doctor but a person who has had radiation as treatment for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495410/

Discussion: Why do people get excess mucus/phlegm after esophageal cancer surgery?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 6:52am

Hi Colleen, thanks for checking in. The treatment plan for radiation should be back by the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053975/

Discussion: Squamous cell EC recurrence: Got questions about chemoradiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

I had proton beam therapy for esophageal cancer, stage 3, in 2020 and had no side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008763/

Discussion: Proton therapy for esophageal cancer: What are the side effects like?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

My cough and flem finally went away on its own after 28 days of chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919178/

Discussion: Has anyone gotten relief from esophageal cancer cough? Help.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

For what it's worth, when I was first diagnosed with esophageal cancer this past March, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925261/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer: How do you manage gastro and swallowing effects?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

Hi @cometsmom, Lynn. I noticed that you had a couple of discussions going outlining the treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057796/

Discussion: Squamous cell EC recurrence: Got questions about chemoradiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

i had my last radiation treatment yesterday. after 28 radiation treatments and 6 chemos my esophagus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792102/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

Lori, to share my story and not to scare you but my December EGD showed no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/682987/

Discussion: Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2022

I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Esophageal cancer the week of Christmas 2019. Started chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219588/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2025

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