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I have lived with this ever since my 2010 esophagectomy , read my profile for more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243066/

Discussion: Is it Dumping or SIBO? - or a bit of both?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2025

Gary after a car wreck whiplash injury in 2014 I developed swallowing problems. After 1 year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242886/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 22, 2025

I did 6 FLOT then surgery for stage 3. Chemo is rough. Surgery is rough. Just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208041/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2025

At the time, we were confused and scared we were making the right decision. As time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167850/

Discussion: Esopagectomy cancelled

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2024

I can live with giving up various foods. I will miss my beer. My dad drank...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159473/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus-friendly diet

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

Very cool seeing your first grandchild... so happy for you! Our 3 daughters are 33, 36,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1154750/

Discussion: Last chemo treatment put me in hospital

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2024

I was essentially in your same boat starting January of 2023. Stay with me, you can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139931/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer SCC.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2024

Chemo is nasty. Last year - I had four FLOT infusions, one every two weeks. Plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124172/

Discussion: Acupuncture for chemo side effects

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

Saw the negative biopsy results in MyChart literally 5 mins before seeing the oncologist today. Jeff...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111864/

Discussion: Drop in ejection fraction after chemoradiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2024

I’m having difficulty getting enough calories thru my g tube due to increased nausea ( due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107388/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Thank you so much for replying. I live in Santa Rosa Beach Florida and there are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093853/

Discussion: Scar tissue removal?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

38 years old. Not fair, but cancer is not fair. Your youth will help you greatly....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093816/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

Well, I had a traumatic experience. I had to call the EMS to get me to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088624/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

@nasale Baby steps yes you can find a Tropical fruit tea that comes from Hawaii. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193552/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 19, 2020

@cim37343 @riflemanz64 I just had an endoscopy and in an exchange I had on the portal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193505/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 13, 2019

As mentioned bf by @riflemanz64 , reading the book, Acid Watcher Diet, has proven to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193488/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 13, 2019

@alpaca More incredible than you realize. In 1996 ,at age 44, I suffered a massive heart...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241085/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2019

I have never smoked, but my father did for 50 years. The day he learned he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/204299/

Discussion: Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2018

I am still smoking and have horrible mouth and throat issues. I am not stupid enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/204282/

Discussion: Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2018

Hi @jackiemarie, I'd like to invite you to follow the Colorectal Cancer group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/colorectal-cancer/) and to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224102/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2018

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