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Mayo Clinic Phoenix, AZ has Proton. I had an esophagectomy in 2012 and am doing great....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988143/

Discussion: 3-year survival rate of those who have had esophagectomies at Mayo

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

I’m just now ending my first year after chemo, radiation and surgery. I’ve had a problem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804264/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

Following radiation for throat cancer, I was eating pretty well for a few months after treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756462/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

My husband ended up having this kind of chest pain after the radiation also. I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976265/

Discussion: Chest Pain after treatment and pneumonitis: Any suggestions?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Well, I've seen just about everything. I've been talking to hundreds of patients and caregivers the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980232/

Discussion: My dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 esophageal, mets to liver

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

I'm really sorry about your husband's diagnosis. It's shocking news and leaves you with a kaleidoscope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247952/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 10:04am

@lcasry Hi I had 28 days of radiation and chemo for esphageak cancer tumor and now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924201/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

THANK YOU SO MUCH for the tip on how to stop the spasms of the larynx!!!...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

My first thought was that this question has to be from my daughter! My husband’s esophagectomy...

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Discussion: Esophagectomy: What is life like Afterwards?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2024

Hello! My mom (75) was diagnosed with squamous cell esophageal cancer yesterday. I’m trying to gain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/834564/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2023

Hi I’m 4 1/2 years out. I had Neuro endocrine tumor on the soft palate of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241109/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2020

Mayo / Rochester, MN here also. April 2020 after radiation & chemo to shrink the tumor....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954558/

Discussion: My husband is having an Esophagectomy: What does recovery look like?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2023

There is hope. Starting this March, I had 2 months of FLOT chemo followed by 25...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943585/

Discussion: Anyone having excessive mucous problems following surgery .

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Hi @pellaw, I'm tagging fellow members like @survivorsuz @puprluvr @shilpa @rkfeeley @bethm71 @dave640 @naomicanada who have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/841035/

Discussion: Anyone have hot flashes after esophagectomy?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2023

Stage 4. Advanced localized disease. Big tumor lower esophagus into stomach juncture and two lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092499/

Discussion: Stage 4 GEJ: Should we switch to MAYO?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

My brother had radiation for throat cancer. Now the scar tissue is hurting and causing intense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914774/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Niomic Thanks for sharing. I go in tomorrow to get feeding tube and port. I now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754019/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

Actually it’s my brother who has been diagnosed. The oncologist is Larry Lawson and surgeon is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/617900/

Discussion: After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 18, 2021

Hello 🙂 I read all your stories & first of all wanted to thank you for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262269/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 9:14pm

Wow... you are some living miracle! You've certainly done your share of suffering too! I cannot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973193/

Discussion: Excessive Mucus with Esophageal Cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

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