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@lindainca Thank you for your response. It really does give me hope. I will be having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1513897/

Discussion: Esophagectomy: What is life like Afterwards?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 7:33pm

I believe I am getting a handle on posting. If I missed anyone I am sorry....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769616/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2022

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I am afraid of him losing too much weight,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889064/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

Hello again, Thank you all for your advice about gaining weight with protein drinks in addition...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483174/

Discussion: Needing a meal replacement drink. Having a hard to keep weight on

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 2:28pm

Thanks Gary. I am Stage 1-2, non-metastatic, adenocarcinoma at the GE Junction. I just started radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272219/

Discussion: NG feeding tube before radiation symptoms begin? Or when?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2025

Hi. Before cancer I was healthy, active, tom boy, muscular for a woman and proud of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/818761/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

Finally all my scans are finished, just waiting on results. Started protein bars to help maintain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771240/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

@brianpj12 Also, hes never skipped a feeding overnight but will be soon as prepping for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519518/

Discussion: 18 months after Ivor Lewis op my husband has started feeling very ill

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 12:49pm

Thank you for the suggestions...he really needs to gain weight; he lost about 85-lbs. He is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193135/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

@asdf That's great that your GERD is almost gone, and losing weight is a giant bonus,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193599/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 16, 2020

Thank you so much for sharing this. I was diagnosed 2 months ago with esophageal and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1564453/

Discussion: Esophagectomy, why? Or why not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 1 10:01pm

I have tonsils cancer. Already gone through 1st round of chemo and radiation. Completed it in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045051/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

This is struggle that my family is having, the VA yells about my diabetes. Where as...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2022

Gravy is a great idea! I haven't tried that one! I hear you on the weight...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176486/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2017

Is he taking something for the acid reflux? Protonix twice a day allows my husband to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909961/

Discussion: Any advice for eating with esophageal cancer during chemo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

Hello, my husband had Ivor Lewis surgery also, 7 months ago..yes the surgery was rough, initially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1306314/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2025

Depends where you are on your EC journey.. Doing neoadjuvant treatments? Post treatments but waiting on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1576959/

Discussion: What can I drink that is not irritating?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 17 6:52pm

Thanks 😊 It's good to know that there is potential for weight gain as I progress...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996843/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2024

I had no side effects from Proton radiation. Chemo felt like a mild hang over for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269759/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2025

I'm a two year Esophageal Cancer survivor. In the time since surgery I have learned much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828680/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

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