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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

@tulsan, yeah, we don't allow new members to post links right away. We do that to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434565/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed with Esophageal SCC – What to Expect Next?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2025

My husband was diagnosedlast February 2025. He has completed chemotherapy and radiation. I thank God everyday...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1375894/

Discussion: Mom 57 Diagnosed with Stage 3 Adenocarcinoma - Looking for experiences

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967712/

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

Hi . I am new to this support group. My husband was dx last month with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1549042/

Discussion: I’m afraid stage 4 esophageal/lung Her2+ PD-l1+

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 5:45pm

@jen29732 Hi Jen I understand it is scary. I went to my regular doc for endoscopy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1549163/

Discussion: I’m afraid stage 4 esophageal/lung Her2+ PD-l1+

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 9:20pm

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 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

@dkoehne spot on my friend, deff life changing, did chemo/radiation, dec jan a year ago,surgery 4/25...almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522152/

Discussion: Esophagectomy: What is life like Afterwards?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 6:41am

It’s been almost two years since my chemo, radiation and surgery for esophageal cancer. Thankfully, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535180/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 1:49pm

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

You definitely can’t go wrong by choosing Mayo. Discuss it with your Oncologist and he/she can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1361429/

Discussion: New to the club, 44 y/o introduction

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2025

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

My husband had a very small proximal tumor and a larger one on the distal end....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425971/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed with Esophageal SCC – What to Expect Next?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2025

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

You don't mention why your Mom doesn't want tube feeding, but it is understandable given the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533781/

Discussion: Chemoradiation Alone?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 3:55pm

Call his oncologist called his primary call his liver doctor and tell them that you want...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486451/

Discussion: Anyone had their esophageal cancer metastasize to the liver?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 10:54am

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