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What a story... and gotta love Mark Cuban... I'm even a Mavericks fan. But Oxaliplatin and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046645/

Discussion: Doctor said all margins were good, but still needs immunotherapy. Why?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

@aimeevuk From my experience with adenocarcinoma-type cancer or any aggressive firm or cancer, getting your Dad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960412/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer or not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Did chemo and immunotherapy for 6 months with no positive results. Radiation would be too much....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898931/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer metastasized and spreading quickly

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

Hi .....very good feedback. My issue is surgeon has had some surgery himself and cannot start...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909321/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

Thank you for your reply, Manz. So sorry you had to go through that. My mom...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859278/

Discussion: Vomiting with a closed esophagus

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2023

Maybe all he has to do now is the follow-up check up with your oncologist. Because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/858721/

Discussion: Esophagectomy Surgery No Longer an Option -We Are Lost- Help

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2023

After all your treatments are completed you will be on a 6 week "rest" to allow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790723/

Discussion: My treatment journey with chemo and radiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

@hondo88 I could not swallow anything but sips of water when I was finally diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045067/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer stage 4: How do you deal with their anger?

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

Thanks for responding. Dad had 8 Folfox infusions and 9 immunotherapy infusions. Similar to your husband,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032749/

Discussion: Anyone on Paclitaxel? Does it work better?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

dcramer I remember those days on feeding tube. I had esophageal cancer tumor and was on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017714/

Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

Hi While I was going through 28 radiation and chemo treatments, I liked milk shakes, vanilla...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975566/

Discussion: What are the best snacks for Esophageal Cancer during chemo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

I finished 28 sessions of each weekday radiation last Tuesday 7/18/23, and I have had that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900758/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

After being diagnosed for esophageal cancer Dec 2018, I underwent chemo, proton radiation and an esophagectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774069/

Discussion: Anyone know of exercises or therapies to improve swallowing?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022

Thanks so much for checking in. MRI thankfully showed no liver involvement. So thankful!! Call with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255882/

Discussion: Brand new esophageal cancer diagnosis: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 11 9:08pm

I would like your input on my situation. I am a 64 year old male, 2b...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333136/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 5:30am

Well as it was explained to us by the thoracic sx. Ivor Lewis sx, which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313322/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 26 11:59am

After chemo/radiation and surgery, I started immunotherapy (end of Feb 2023). Opdivo is what I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319027/

Discussion: Where are your current experiences with immunotherapy?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 10:23pm

Hello @stefanie, Welcome to Connect. I see you joined the beginning of March. I wish I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185750/

Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Mar 28, 2018

Hi Deb, I am reaching out to see if you'd be willing to speak with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309895/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 21 8:07pm

Hi @tbkomparda Your husband's case sounds a lot like mine. Just over a year ago I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999214/

Discussion: Mass found Suspected Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer squamous cell

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

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