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Hi Shannon I'm 79 and live in Florida, USA. I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer with...

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Discussion: Oesophagus Cancer Surgery

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

I'm 78 and have just been declared free of esophageal cancer after 28 days of radiation...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Hi Maureen Hope your visit with oncologist helps. I also was diagnosed with esophageal cancer after...

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Discussion: Esophageal cancer: What to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

socalkelly, I was dx'd (diagnosed) Oct. 2019. started tx's (treatments: chemo, radiation) Dec. 2019. Surgery @...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783156/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

LOVE your outcome! True... life is better not having had the esophagectomy... but statistically your odds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266222/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed and really confused: Surgery vs Chemo + Radiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 6:54am

Wow, thanks for checking up on us! His tumor is HER2 positive which opened up more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870443/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Hello, First of all, thank you for sharing your experience. I am reaching out to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842368/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

My doc didn't think I was a good candidate for removing section of esophagus with the...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

Absolutely agree to minimally consider a second and third opinion. I had laryngeal chondrosarcoma and as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336311/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 29, 2021

Thank you Lord! We praise and exalt You! My husband’s doctor just called us with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985137/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

He starts chemoradiation wed, thurs and fri is radiation. We are going with him, I'm hoping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265191/

Discussion: Update on son's esophagus cancer (radiation & chemo first)

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 6:18pm

Alex I was diagnosed with EC several years ago. I had 28 days of chemo and...

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Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2024

Hello, I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. Mine was similar 2 years ago. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250732/

Discussion: GEJ Adenocarcinoma

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 6:59am

I was diagnosed very early stage cancer but it had spread through my throat. The oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939289/

Discussion: My sister was diagnosed today. Is the Mayo the best place for surgery?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Hello ddunavin, I was diagnosed Dec of 2018 with esophageal cancer. Staged @ 2 but surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783173/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

imaginus, if you can cover the opening of the trach and still be able to draw...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921637/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Hi, I was diagnosed with cancerous tumor in lower esophagus several months ago. The tumor was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783067/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

Hello, We started my husband's journey a week after my younger sister died of breast cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981265/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

Hi everyone, first time posting and could really use some advice. I am so happy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698732/

Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

Hello I had stage 3 esophageal cancer my treatment was chemotherapy no radiation and surgery. Also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350293/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

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