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I also have the scaring in the throat due to radiation for throat cancer. It appears...

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Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2022

The first 3 rounds on my dad were not to bad. First 2 days he was...

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Discussion: FLOT chemotherapy? How many rounds?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

Hi @grandmacranky, I updated the title of your discussion to bring more people into the discussion...

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Discussion: Radiation, not a candidate for surgery: What to expect?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

The surgery is invasive. I've lost close to 50 pounds since my diagnosis in November 22...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927013/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

Don, Thank you so much for all the information it's been a whirlwind after seeing the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999603/

Discussion: Mass found Suspected Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer squamous cell

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

Hi Colleen, Thank you for your message. The surgeon told us that my husband will receive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994127/

Discussion: Poorly differentiated mucinous adenocarcinoma

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

My husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last year. Had radiation before surgery and a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812378/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer & Dilations

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2023

So sorry to hear what you and your husband are going through! I wonder how he's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791100/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2023

@pellaw Wow that’s great! I can’t have radiation so I’m on oral Capecitabine and Herceptin. Although...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633596/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2021

I had treatment for esophageal cancer in 2019-proton radiation, chemo and surgery all at Mayo Clinic,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992660/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2024

My husband was on track with his chemo / radiation regime , his 3 inch tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913631/

Discussion: What is the timing for surgery (esophagectomy) after chemoradiation?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Same day I got my EC typed and staged I wound up being admitted into the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090651/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

My Dad just had surgery a month ago he is 74 the surgery wasn't bad at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983377/

Discussion: My husband diagnosed 4 weeks ago -Esophageal Cancer- HELP

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

29 radiation treatments, 5 days a week, and 4 chemo treatments 1 day a week at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854768/

Discussion: Living life after treatment and surgery for Esophageal Cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2023

Hi @slisa729 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am so sorry to hear about your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727778/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2022

Chemo & radiation was completed in June. Esophagectomy was August 10 with Dr Reisenhauer. Currently weaning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/637164/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2021

I’m doing a group checkin. How is everyone? @staceyrebecca, I can imagine you and your family...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786221/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2022

So glad I stumbled onto this group! My 57 year old husband was diagnosed with Esophageal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791090/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2023

My husband was diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer in January. It’s a 3cm tumor very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697877/

Discussion: Excessive Mucus with Esophageal Cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2022

You are so right about my situation. I spend 17 hrs/daily in a recliner receiving J-tube...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280547/

Discussion: My husband diagnosed 4 weeks ago -Esophageal Cancer- HELP

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 3:25am

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