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@tprincejr, how are you doing? Have you started chemo and radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870120/

Discussion: Excessive Mucus with Esophageal Cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2023

I have my feeding tube prior to starting my 35 rounds of radiation, and it does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272485/

Discussion: NG feeding tube before radiation symptoms begin? Or when?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 2, 2025

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

@billnclaire47, I hope you saw the helpful replies from fellow members regarding your question about when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1429213/

Discussion: Mom 57 Diagnosed with Stage 3 Adenocarcinoma - Looking for experiences

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2025

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

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

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

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, 2025

I am wondering if anyone on here has tried or heard of the PENTO protocol. pentoxifylline...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534430/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 1:06pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224085/

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

@rlrlavender well i i am in remission from stage 4 esophageal cancer after being diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533958/

Discussion: Adenocarcinoma, stage 4, local metastatic.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 11:10pm

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

Glad l saw this! I am having a stomach feeding placed this week, April 30th 2026....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1560512/

Discussion: Emotional implications of having a feeding tube

Support Group: Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Posted: Apr 27 3:12am

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, 2025

Hi, and welcome! My husband was originally diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532561/

Discussion: Chemoradiation Alone?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 7:56am

Hi from Tasmania, I had radio and chemotherapy together (finishing in April 2024) so may not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531828/

Discussion: What happens during radiation for esophageal cancer?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 6:13am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790367/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

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