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You and I are not too far apart (my surgery in July 2020)... yeah... Covid was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008741/

Discussion: Proton therapy for esophageal cancer: What are the side effects like?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

I have finished 5 of 30 radiation treatments so far

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865757/

Discussion: Has anyone undergone the folfox chemo treatment?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

Hello I'm new to this rodeo too (port installed yesterday, first radiation therapy today, first chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431234/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed with Esophageal SCC – What to Expect Next?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 5 8:38am

I just had radiation and chemo and it worked. They chose not to do surgery. Don

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195961/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

Shannon I finished chemo and radiation for EC late last year. Don

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080124/

Discussion: Oesophagus Cancer Surgery

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

When does he start the next treatment phase? Chemo or radiation first?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742533/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

shboston Hi I'm 80 now and had chemo and radiation for EC several years ago. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360900/

Discussion: Hoping for thoughts on my decision to forego the surgery for cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 31 3:48pm

Hi @mimz59, welcome. @marykaym63 @beman @starrlight are a few members who have mentioned radiation burn in...

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2018

Is a J tube common while going through chemo and radiation for esophageal cancer?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634493/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2021

The proton system at Mayo is advanced radiation. The unit cost to purchase and install this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873838/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

The "dry run" for radiation is Monday, then chemo will start Tuesday after radiation is given...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057883/

Discussion: Squamous cell EC recurrence: Got questions about chemoradiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Stage one at the junction with the stomach. Surgeon is calling this wee for concent for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242770/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 7:47am

yes , radiation every day plus chemo once a week on Wednesdays. thanks for reply

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Discussion: Setback in my diagnosis: Stage 2 changed to stage 3

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2022

i have had NO hair loss after 28 radiation and 6 chemo treatments

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Discussion: Has your oncologist or cancer team member ever downplayed side effect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

I am guessing this would not be an option for her due to radiation in same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874534/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

Hello my mom took MagicMouthwash when she had radiation and it really helps.

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

Hello Congratulations on your progress - I know it is a difficult path. She cannot have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873782/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

In my case, the scan results were given over to the oncologist who then developed an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848454/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2023

I finish radiation treatment next week and just had 3rd chemo teeatment

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Discussion: How long does it take before you start losing hair from chemo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

Don; Sending good thoughts and wishing you a speedy recovery. My husband had the same issue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753603/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

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