Esophageal Cancer Support Group | Page 16

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Although my post-chemo/radiation PET Scan showed no cancer cells remaining in the tumor at the base...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367422/

Discussion: I had my esophagus removed completely. Has anyone else had this done?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2025

I had swallow therapy after intensive radiation to my throat, and also speech therapy, after the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/757089/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

When I had radiation burns in my throat they gave me a mixture of maylox and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618013/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 19, 2021

My radiation oncologist prescribed a cream that contained silver to treat the burns I experienced in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224091/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2018

Hi, I'm the wife of a cancer head/throat cancer. When my husband started get the radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224093/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2018

I was treated for my SCC with radiation and chemo. Like many of us, the radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497794/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 8:40am

Hello- my husband had his 1st two radiation treatments and the last should be on January...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980322/

Discussion: What is the criteria for getting esophagectomy?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

I knew it was a biggie. Ok. Acceptable. I'm 65 now, was 61 when I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079511/

Discussion: CT and PET scans negative after chemo and radiation: Still do surgery?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

went to oncologist-Brian Byrne Hartford healthcare institute. pet scan scheduled on 11/09 to see what stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768181/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

I am same stage as you, chemo and 28 days of proton radiation, no cancer evident...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871822/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

Welcome mason2616. My cancer os also at the GE junction. I have finished my chemo/ radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854524/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

My husband just finished 2 weeks in the hospital and 2 weeks in a physical therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975503/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

I had no side effects from Proton radiation. Chemo felt like a mild hang over for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269759/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2025

@maraca Typing here is annoying. I wrote "month-long" radiation ( it was 28 days) and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483986/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 1:36pm

Chemo and radiation effects can differ with each one of us , I asked for late...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752082/

Discussion: Just got home after having my esophagus removed: Recovery tips?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2022

Your story mirrors mine almost exactly!!!! Except the radiation, I had a terrible burn on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/738713/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2022

I see, my scan isn’t until next week at which time the Thoracic surgeon will view...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848485/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

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

I agree. The team I had at Mayo was wonderful. Very knowledgable, professional, specialising in such...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945345/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023