Esophageal Cancer: Discussions | Page 16

Hi, I am in a Rochester mayo trial. It has 2-3 weeks of reduced treatments. I...

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Discussion: FLOT chemotherapy? How many rounds?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 9:05pm

I do hope your decision to bypass radiation therapy has worked out for you. Radiation therapy...

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Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

I’m on 7 radiation treatments into the 20 required for my right breast, which is isolated...

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2022

I also had a feeding tube which was very helpful during radiation and chemo for esophageal...

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Discussion: Esophageal cancer metastasized and spreading quickly

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

Aww you’re sweet for checking on us. He went through the surgery just fine. They had...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

I’m glad to hear he’s starting to do a little better. That’s scary! Sometimes I think...

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Discussion: FLOT chemotherapy? How many rounds?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I have made it to nearly 11 years after the esophagectomy. I wasn't treated at Mayo...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2024

That radiation really does a number on your mouth, doesn't it? Thanks for sharing your ideas....

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Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2017

Hi Gary, I have stage 4 Mets to spine , small liver spots and chest nodes....

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Discussion: What was your experience immediately following RT/chemo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

Just started my journey about halfway thru chemo and radiation learn as much as you can...

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Discussion: Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

I had proton radiation treatments (25) at Mayo two years ago. About a week or two...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

I just wanted to share our good news, I’m very aware that he’s not cancer free,...

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Discussion: Anyone allergic to paclitaxel (Taxol)?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

It is so hard to deal with! My brother, stage 4, diagnosed Dec 2. As of...

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Discussion: Esophageal Cancer stage 4: How do you deal with their anger?

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

That's great to hear. My husband has a feeding tube as his tumor is blocking his...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Aquaphor, didn't help me either, a Perscription Cream, my Oncologist took the edge off, wish I...

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2022

How are you doing now? My husband has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer and because of...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Hi, I'm glad you are doing well. I've had cancer and radiation twice. Last one hit...

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 29, 2021

Hello Everyone, Many thanks for the responses. I know in many cases radiation of the neck...

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Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Mar 16, 2018

@gburdette I had total of 28 radiation and chemo treatment at Moffitt Caner Center in Tampa...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

I was told I was not a candidate for surgery. I will finish 28 radiation and...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2023

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