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I’m still on liquid diet and I feel my tumor shrink but still have pain to...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

On gag reflex--my pet peeve as well and an overall miserable experience. I took to carrying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297898/

Discussion: Early Staging Process

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 6 2:55am

@cdee I have a similar situation, not as extreme, but similar. Have you tried going on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333618/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Hi @neetneet, I'm tagging fellow members like @jeffk @deborahe @evamarie0077 @calenbd @karlm @sepdvm @clevyjam @hrhwilliam and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838146/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

Glad you are doing so well. Can you provide some food suggestions. My husband is out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704701/

Discussion: Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2022

Hi Deb, my husband had an esophagectomy 9 months ago. He was in the hospital for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388805/

Discussion: Trouble eating again

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 7 1:35pm

Here is an image of one. Yes, it just presses right on the opening (is that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922174/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Kimi, What I found works for me; hot water mouth rinse, swallow hot water and hack...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263208/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 8:03am

I am sorry to hear about all you have gone through. I too have mucus sometimes....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271427/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus-friendly diet

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 10, 2019

Hello, @jessskoldal, @melanchete, I am the "anonymous217382" and wrote the "Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764346/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701916/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

Bob I've been where you are and the really good news is that after chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327468/

Discussion: About to start chemo

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 15 7:04am

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

So prior to my treatments my oncologist prescribed me the pneumonia vaccination. He said they will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/792087/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2023

Everyone's experience with esophagectomy is different. My husband had his surgery on December 18, 2024. However,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1395897/

Discussion: Esophagectomy: What is life like Afterwards?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

Dear @mindyt, First, find a different ENT, as you should not be treated in such a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649788/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

Hello, and thank-you for response. I was on steroids (Prednisone) several times, and I sleep elevated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333620/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Jeff, Thank you for sharing and if I could ask a question and I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701871/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2022

These are comm I n post operative complications seen in patients who've undergone of colonic interposition...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381319/

Discussion: Help with post surgery symptoms baffling docs.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 28 12:46pm

My husband has pretty much the same experience you do. Diagnosed about a year and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876316/

Discussion: Excessive Mucus with Esophageal Cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

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