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I also had radiation on my back. The last three days of treatment I asked the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790719/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

@harleyrider, so many emotions from scared to angry and back again, I'm sure. This must be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784141/

Discussion: High-grade dysplasia on report: Scared to death

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

I completed radiation in early September and I have very dry mouth, especially at night. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782289/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

You are an excellent care giver, I applaud you. You are doing an amazing job. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772905/

Discussion: How to manage high calorie diet for cancer with type 2 diabetes?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2022

After living with esophageal cancer, it’s treatment and recovery we all realize the surgeon’s statement is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767594/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer reoccurring

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Dear Mindy, I had Covid twice. Once during radiation treatments, and once right after my second...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701916/

Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

So good to see that you continue to monitor the discussions here, @loli, although your cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700194/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2022

What problems are you having now? We all have to eat smaller portions, still sleep elevated,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684931/

Discussion: Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2022

@lori57216 No no,,, my mom or sister will definitely drive back with me. They would like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636244/

Discussion: Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2021

Esophageal cancer live in Alaska and want to know how others have dealt with chemo radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617791/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

I was living in Florida my son came and got me and brought me to Indiana...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336302/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

Connie what you said I feel the same way I kind of get aggravated just not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333650/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2021

You sure have been through a lot and I hope you do get answers and relief...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333641/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2021

Hello. I live in Indiana. Where are you located? Do different states have different levels of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333633/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2021

I had a really bad cough three weeks after my esophagectomy. My doctor brought me back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525218/

Discussion: When do things get better after an esophagectomy? Timeline?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 9:45am

@ajax2026 Hi sorry I didn’t see your post till today. I hope your brother is doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1509704/

Discussion: Esophagectomy: What is life like Afterwards?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 11:53am

Hello Gail, Thanks for contributing here. Bill is lucky to have you! And good for him,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507324/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 12:09pm

I'm very sorry for your news. Here is my question: Is the 48 hour chemo that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491376/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 6:17pm

Just officially diagnosed with this myself. In the learning stages and pissing off the Dr stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437358/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

I am in the process of deciding when to stop treatment. Stage IV rectal cancer (I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1420964/

Discussion: Life after treatment: What I plan to do next, what about you?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2025

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