Esophageal Cancer Support Group | Page 16

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...

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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

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 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

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

They haven’t mentioned radiation yet but we go to see the oncologist on Wednesday. I’m not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259784/

Discussion: Length of Time Before Treatment

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

John's feeding tube port is leaking less. He's using an ACE bandage to stabilize the loose...

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Discussion: Has anyone made it through radiation and chemo without a feeding tube?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

Well the surgeon said he won’t operate as my husband has early onset Alzheimer’s. He has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259114/

Discussion: Brand new esophageal cancer diagnosis: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

Earle Sorry you are still on feeding tube which is no fun. I hope you start...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329705/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2025

Curious how things are going @heidi925 ? My dad took a turn for the worst after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288518/

Discussion: 38 Days post Esophagectomy

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2025