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Yes after last endosopy and PET scan I was declared cancer free. I go back in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865713/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer after Bariatric Surgery

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

I also have had esophageal cancer with large tumor in lower esophagus. They did not think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/836567/

Discussion: Is there still hope?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2023

Hi thomason. I was reading your post, and you said you use red light therapy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783369/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

@mtstack Is this your first-line treatment... and your very first infusion of Taxol? Did you also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1413696/

Discussion: Anyone allergic to paclitaxel (Taxol)?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2025

I confess I know nothing about hyoscyamine, but I've probably spit up gallons of saliva/mucous in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270902/

Discussion: What was your experience immediately following RT/chemo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2025

Welcome to the esophageal cancer group. You are indeed very lucky to have caught it early....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962710/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with esophageal cancer: Where did you seek care?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

hello everyone, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL; i just finished my 23rd radiation treatment-5 more to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788329/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2022

I'm being told I have squamous cell esophageal cancer. Waiting to take another biopsy in order...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/727064/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2022

@pml I’m so, so sorry for the loss of your husband. I’m on my last radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431146/

Discussion: Life after treatment: What I plan to do next, what about you?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2025

I was diagnosed Dec 2018 at stage 3 esophageal cancer because one lymph node was detected....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367332/

Discussion: Proton Radiation vs Continue Chemo Only Decision Help/Experience with

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

I'm 8 months out from FolFox 5 chemotherapy and proton beam radiation treatment. I've had my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277980/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2025

Hi... my name is Gary and I'm one of those who run the twice-weekly EC Zoom...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533270/

Discussion: Chemoradiation Alone?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 6:14am

Although we hear Mayo is top notch, we were closer to and recommended to UCLA Dr...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942844/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2023

My spouse is in the PHOX trial for Stage 4 adenoma of esophagus. He’s had 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317558/

Discussion: What diet or food tips for good nutrition after esophageal cancer?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2025

Hi UR91, I was also diagnosed at 57 and (T3 N1 M0, HER2-) in GE junction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350779/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

Jeff has completed 2 chemo treatments and 8 rad treatments so far. Over the past several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065166/

Discussion: Squamous cell EC recurrence: Got questions about chemoradiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2024

Thank you. I have had both radiation and chemo pre surgery. I am currently about half...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993394/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

Darol Congratulations on the resolution of your tumor. What was your staging at initial diagnosis? What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916964/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

I just finished the 5 day a week radiation and 1 day chemotherapy. I was unable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337193/

Discussion: After 28 days of radiation treatment now I'm unable to drink

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2025

Stage 4 and hope to stop it from growing.Doctor said 1in20 get it to start to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087118/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

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