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I wouldn't swear the FISH report. It is simple... your cancer is evaluated a few ways...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240465/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 19 7:50am

Surgery cancelled again My husband was diagnosed in January with esophageal cancer. He went through a...

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Discussion: Esopagectomy cancelled

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

Just started 50 micrograms fentanyl patch as I’m about to be done with 4 mg dilaudid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099419/

Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

I’m in agreement with Colleen to be open with your oncologist about anything you are taking...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2021

By the time of diagnosis I was swallowing only liquid so had emergency PEG tube surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122156/

Discussion: Chemo & Immunotherapy goes into Overdrive

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

Well hello Lynn. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm certainly glad to hear that alternatives...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087165/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

It has been nine years now. I must say that there has not been a day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699167/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2022

In general, it takes ALL of these things to be "cured"... or maybe let's start with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074842/

Discussion: When will I know the treatment was successful?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

i can understand your fear-i went for pet scan yesterday and my results at 430pm was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771641/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2022

Hi there, glad you're recovery is going well. I recently had my esophagectomy on Sept 9...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267224/

Discussion: Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2019

When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 EC, I searched online and found someone who had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128730/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

Becky, I just want to send you love and support and prayers. My husband Tim is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225081/

Discussion: 38 Days post Esophagectomy

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 11:41pm

Dear Mindy, I had Covid twice. Once during radiation treatments, and once right after my second...

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Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

My husband was able to eat anything before the surgery. The husband has had no real...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128140/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

Well now. That is a compelling testimony. I see that you ate a follower of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122002/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

Kathy I'm sorry to hear about your husband. But there is good news about esophageal cancer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034519/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with esophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

Well... since you've read my reply, you probably know where I stand. But look... i can't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911351/

Discussion: Any advice for eating with esophageal cancer during chemo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Thank you for your response. I will look into the Imerman Angles program. As I work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867225/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

Hello @yinouye and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It sounds as if you and your husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/714102/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESSC)

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2022

This month is the 10-year anniversary of my esophagectomy. The bottom 40% of my stomach is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717126/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESSC)

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

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