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Mayo does not offer Hydrogen Therapy. I did a lot of internet searching before ordering a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925606/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

Dear Genevievee, To answer about zoom calls and water sports, I have a Passy-Muir valve to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700987/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2022

This reminds me so much of what my husband has gone through. He started in June...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192760/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

Hi Steve-I was diagnosed in 2018 with esophageal cancer and had chemo and proton radiation at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071291/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

Well done! I too counsel others now constantly... and they are all over the planet. Just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/892043/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2023

I know I've written before with respect to the issues that my husband has been going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068690/

Discussion: Help with nausea and vomiting relief post-esophagectomy

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2024

Hi @dsd1939, Oh golly, you and your wife are sure having to endure an epic cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708264/

Discussion: Shivering and shaking with G-tube feeding

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2022

Hello @gaybinator, I attempted yesterday to respond back to your comment. Got half way through it...

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Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Feb 22, 2018

Sue has some good tips for you above. My husband had stage 3 esophageal cancer and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876796/

Discussion: Asking for pre-op and first trip travel questions/tips.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Hi Karly! I'm so glad you have reached out here. Everyone's journey is different, but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/166636/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer reoccurring

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2017

Greetings, I was dx'd with esophageal ( mid section of organ ) cancer Oct. 2019, 6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/623730/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2021

I suppose I would tell you that at 88, there's not much that can be done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250816/

Discussion: My husband diagnosed 4 weeks ago -Esophageal Cancer- HELP

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 8:33am

Your story sounds very familiar to my husband’s. You will get through this though! If it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984792/

Discussion: My husband diagnosed 4 weeks ago -Esophageal Cancer- HELP

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I'm surprised that stage 4 esophageal cancer is considered non-operatable & incurable. I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162536/

Discussion: Esophagectomy: What is life like Afterwards?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

Hi Colleen-so kind of you to check in-- this group has some really amazing folks.. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070089/

Discussion: Squamous cell EC recurrence: Got questions about chemoradiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2024

Good Morning I went through both Chemo and Radiation last year and was quite surprised to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993116/

Discussion: Esophageal cancer and fluid around lungs

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

As a nurse and a wife of a husband that had stage three esophageal cancer, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984195/

Discussion: 38 Days post Esophagectomy

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

Thank you all for your support and imput about different treatments. After I say a Pulmonary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028261/

Discussion: Hard Time Handling Gastroesophageal Junction Diagnosis

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

Thank you, Gary. I think it will help John to know others have gone through this,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053711/

Discussion: Frequent diarrhea after treatment for stage 2 esophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

@neetneet, I too suffer with a lot of mucus, but mine is from radiation treatment. Then,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838483/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

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