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This sounds almost identical to my diagnosis back in 2019. I was also 64 at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236505/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed esophageal cancer. I have a lot of questions.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 7:27am

Donna, I'm not familiar with the surgery-first path. Was this an esophagectomy? If so, it seems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978367/

Discussion: Has anyone made it through radiation and chemo without a feeding tube?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

Here is the Chemo I received (4 treatments) ( CARBOplatin AUC 2 weekly / PACLitaxel WEEKLY...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917587/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer: How do you manage gastro and swallowing effects?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

I was living in Florida my son came and got me and brought me to Indiana...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336302/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

It does sound familiar. My husband had esophageal cancer stage three this year. He did six...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973751/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

Unfortunately I do not live in the Phoenix area. I live in Maine so as far...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885782/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

Chemo regimens are discontinued for various reasons... and conversely, can be continued for opposite reasons. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987402/

Discussion: Too much oxalyplatin?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

So much thanks to everyone who responded. You've given me some good specific questions I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974579/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2023

Hi! Well we are just 3 weeks ahead of you on a similar regime. My husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888953/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

Hello Jennifer, I am sorry you are suffering, yet there is one thought I try to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333642/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2021

I just read your response to the other person. I’ve been really trying to research people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888959/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

I felt like I was in a great spot at Mayo for my stage 4, mostly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253271/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 12:39pm

Hi, I had an esophagectomy in November 2020. We did the trifecta; mild chemo, proton beam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991548/

Discussion: Anyone have dumping syndrome post esophagectomy?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

Love your results... and love they cannot see any traces of your esophageal tumor... nor any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920274/

Discussion: Has anyone gotten relief from esophageal cancer cough? Help.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

I had cancerous tumor in lower esophagus and also had 28 days of chemo and radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857827/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

It has been 15 months since my last Chemo & Radiation treatments, and exactly 1 year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121018/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2024

If you have the operation, what are the odds of a recurrence? Still 50-50? I can't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018998/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2024

My husband went through chemo and radiation without a feeding tube. When he came out of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016958/

Discussion: Has anyone made it through radiation and chemo without a feeding tube?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

No, he doesn't. Is that the same as going to a pain management center? We were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862730/

Discussion: What Does Everyone Have For Pain Medication?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

There has to be some kind if scar tissue removal..I mean they do it other places.......

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793125/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2023

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