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I’m guessing you had surgery after radiation ? Any treatment after surgery ?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752818/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2022

@dougstef Hi Doug, I have hiccups if I eat something to solid as well. Thanks for...

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Discussion: Hiccups with esophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 18 1:46pm

O Don't that sound familiar, I do, especially Bread, even.my pills, try drinking water before you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781900/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Lori I had radiation and chemo treatment for esophageal cancer tumor. After 28 days for chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906838/

Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2023

Thank you for this information, I will share it with my sister. Today will be her...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277703/

Discussion: My sister was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 9:34am

Can I ask why not? My dad has done chemo and radiation but is not sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307876/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 19 2:06pm

I wasn't aware that radiation had a shelf life. I would never do it again.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297820/

Discussion: Ivermectin: Can it clear cancer? Anyone use this?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 5 9:22pm

5 weeks of proton radiation was recommended (so 25 treatments in total) and the proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367222/

Discussion: Proton Radiation vs Continue Chemo Only Decision Help/Experience with

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 9 4:33pm

Hi colleen I go to radiation 5 days a week I start on August 1st I'm...

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Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2022

Fortunately, for me, my treatment was less intense. I was given 35 doses of radiation directed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241080/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2019

@donfeld, I moved your message to this existing discussion in the Head & Neck Cancer group...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241096/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

@nursemaven, what was the lotion you used for radiation burn? Wasn't it made from goat's milk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224114/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2018

Will your radiation therapy be combined with chemotherapy infusions? That worked really we for my husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775803/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

My dad finished chemo and radiation and just had a pet scan. What does this report...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349044/

Discussion: Post Surgery Pathology Report

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 15 5:35pm

My dad dx Feb 24 6 rounds chemo and 5 weeks chemo.. surgery 6/24… immunotherapy Dec...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447161/

Discussion: Anyone had their esophageal cancer metastasize to the liver?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 25 1:20pm

@earle Hi, Did you have any treatments? My dad is 85 and is scared of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1426071/

Discussion: Has anyone decided not to have surgery after the first round of chemo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 29 12:03pm

@jmaaccg I would be happy to share my experience/story. If you have any questions, please don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1418757/

Discussion: Just tarted Vyloy (zolbetuximab) for esophagus cancer: anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 19 11:38am

Hi I was diagnosed the same. After the CT I met with Oncologist and just had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797235/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

Hi @mitchm2009 After going through such an extensive surgery, it must have been good news to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267225/

Discussion: Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2019

Thank you, Hydrogen Therapy? Who does that? Mayo Clinic? It would be worth checking into. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/925546/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2023

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