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Good Morning I went through both Chemo and Radiation last year and was quite surprised to...

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Discussion: Esophageal cancer and fluid around lungs

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

Hi @sherrybinbin, I'd like to add my welcome. I'm also tagging @katelewis and @naomicanada who are...

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Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

@justtrust, hearing that your husband has stage 4 cancer is a tough blow. But there are...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

They are giving me 1 liter NS and 8mg IV zofran and pepcid 20mg IV given...

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Discussion: Immunotherapy for Stage IVA SCCA of the middle esophagus

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

Hi Colleen, We now have a diagnosis and prognosis. It’s Stage 4 esophageal cancer. Poorly differentiated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931419/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

@lori57216 My lupus diagnosis came at the same time my four major food allergies showed up...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

I've read most of the responses to your question regarding which physician specialist is most commonly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917633/

Discussion: Which specialist to diagnose esophagus?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

Here is the Chemo I received (4 treatments) ( CARBOplatin AUC 2 weekly / PACLitaxel WEEKLY...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917587/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

Gary and the gang hold a very informative, casual meeting where you can ask any and...

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Discussion: Anyone wish to join discussion? One year esophageal cancer-free

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

Yes, I'm very blunt with them and I expect the same from them. My surgeon actually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903061/

Discussion: Has your oncologist or cancer team member ever downplayed side effect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

I totally disagree! The nurses, doctors and all other staff I was attended to the 3...

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Discussion: Has your oncologist or cancer team member ever downplayed side effect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

@caregivernle, I'm sorry to hear that your friend is suffering. Being a long distance caregiver is...

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Discussion: Anorexia & nausea 3 months after esophagectomy

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

Turns out The Mayo clinic won't do video conferencing for this. We just wanted a second...

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Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

Edward I'm sorry to hear of your mother's struggles. One of the more problematic aspects of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859686/

Discussion: Vomiting with a closed esophagus

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

I'm sorry to read all your ongoing problems. My God what a nightmare. I will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845560/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

@knite122 Good morning. I was also diagnosed with esophageal cancer within the last year. I live...

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Discussion: Just diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2023

Thanks for your reply and I will try to connect with the others you mentioned. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817361/

Discussion: Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Welcome, @jmp1514, I moved your message to this existing discussion: - Esophageal Cancer: How do I...

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Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: How do I get started with Mayo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

Welcome @jp2023 and @lalaluv, you've come to the right place to get support from others who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796770/

Discussion: Diagnosed with esophageal cancer Most scared of the Feeding Tube

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

Hey, I have BE but I live near Savannah and Statesboro Ga is there anyone you...

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Discussion: Barrett's esophagus to Esophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

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