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the way i look at it is i am going to give radiation, chemo, and surgery...

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Discussion: Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2022

Hi Lulu3780 I have stage III adenocarcinoma, Her2 negative, diagnosed in July 2023. I had chemo...

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Discussion: Really needing some hope and guidance right now

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 8:02am

Lovefrank I had esophageal cancer several years ago and could not swallow anything but sips of...

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Discussion: What diet or food tips for good nutrition after esophageal cancer?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 4:01pm

My husband had the kind with a bumper on the inside. Thankfully he has no need...

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Discussion: Feeding tube falls out.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2019

I'm not qualified to offer much of an answer to your question, but with respect to...

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Discussion: Early Staging Process

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 2:29am

I want to share our good news my husband has been declared “cancer free”. He did...

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Discussion: Anyone allergic to paclitaxel (Taxol)?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

I had 28 days of radiation and chemo. After the first 3 chemo treatments my tumor...

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Discussion: How long after chemo radiation could you start swallowing?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

It sounds like the surgeon and hospital want to make double sure that they can provide...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857513/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

While I was having radiation and chemo treatment and feeling tired, I also did some planning...

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Discussion: New Here: Dad has Stage 4 - What's next after 2 years?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

My bf had neck/throat cancer about 8 years ago. After major surgery to the throat, neck,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

Hello everyone my name is Charles and I just wanted to share the fact that tomorrow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347686/

Discussion: Husband newly diagnosed

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

They say I am stage 4 advance no operations no radiation just trying to slow it...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2024

Sherry I've had 28 weeks of radiation and chemo to treat esophageal cancer tumor and it...

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Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

How are you doing now? I noticed that your comment was dated in 2021. My husband...

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Discussion: Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2022

I have Adenocarcinoma of distal third esophagus. They have me scheduled for Radiation 5 days a...

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Discussion: After 28 days of radiation treatment now I'm unable to drink

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 28 1:31pm

What was his initial staging? What depth of solid esophageal tumor penetration did he have... T3?...

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Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

Thank you for your frank, honest remarks. I was just recently diagnosed with the same condition....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121268/

Discussion: Chemo & Immunotherapy goes into Overdrive

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2024

Tammy I had chemo for 3 weeks before starting both chemo and radiation for 28 days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010931/

Discussion: Mass found Suspected Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer squamous cell

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2024

JD I don't know anything about signet ring cells, but plan to learn more. I recently...

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Discussion: Monitoring for reccurrence: What helps early detection?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2024

My husband is 75 years old Dx with T2N0 GE juncture cancer. Pet scan negative for...

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Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2024