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I am so sorry. My husband was diagnosed in January, scans in February revealed stage 4b....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817330/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer metastasized and spreading quickly

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

I’d like to suggest to not stress if the cancer reoccurs. I had stage III esophageal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/791370/

Discussion: Diagnosed with esophageal cancer Most scared of the Feeding Tube

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2023

I’m almost burnt to a crisp from radiation ☢️ burns. I have found the best solution...

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2022

My 73-year-old father was diagnosed with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma on Jan 1st. He is currently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1503494/

Discussion: Esophagectomy: What is life like Afterwards?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 11 7:21pm

@tvagas51 Hi everyone here. Like you, I have stage 4 esophageal (squamous cell) diagnosed a bit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520989/

Discussion: Stage 4 esophageal cancer metastacized to lymph nodes

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 11:46am

My husband has esophageal cancer in the lower 3rd of his esophagus. He just underwent chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729385/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

I was eating through both chemo and radiation. I had small bites to eat throughout the...

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Discussion: How long after chemo radiation could you start swallowing?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

I had a g-tube which I used 6 times a day to input ISOSOURCE packets while...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

I purchased a split king ghostbed through Costco in 2023. price included delivery. I was concerned...

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Discussion: Adjustable Bed

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

Well as it was explained to us by the thoracic sx. Ivor Lewis sx, which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313322/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2025

I don't know if my back complaint is a similar condition to that unfortunately experienced by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277523/

Discussion: What helps with debilitating back pain from esophageal cancer?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2025

Surgery was recommended after the chemo radiation in 2022, but I chose not to do the...

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Discussion: Newly diagnosed and really confused: Surgery vs Chemo + Radiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2025

For my husband it was to be 6 to 10 weeks after last chemo radiation. Everyone...

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Discussion: What is the timing for surgery (esophagectomy) after chemoradiation?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

Second thoughts are absolutely normal. I would talk to the pair of surgeons that do that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892445/

Discussion: Living life after treatment and surgery for Esophageal Cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

Rick, Only you can make that decision. My first question to you would be where do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339410/

Discussion: Should i get an esophagectomy?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2025

Hi Don, Greatly appreciate your response Moffitt is supposed to be an excellent cancer center I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999218/

Discussion: Mass found Suspected Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer squamous cell

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 17, 2024

To you folks coping with EC and the great volunteers, I want to express my appeciation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/908677/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2023

Hello everyone I went in to get esophagus expanded last Monday so I could eat food...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753543/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

I too Lori-had my esophagectomy @ Mayo In Rochester April of 2019 with Dr. Robert Shen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684546/

Discussion: Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2022

Hi Deb, I am reaching out to see if you'd be willing to speak with a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309895/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2025

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