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Hello @lori57216. Without re-writing all the information concerning my own journey with a tracheotomy, please go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947383/

Discussion: Radiation esophagus after effects

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

I’m so sorry you are having this problem! My mom has been dealing with spitting up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931330/

Discussion: Anyone having excessive mucous problems following surgery .

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

I'm having the same thing, excessive mucous. Wake up coughing, gagging, heaving, but only long stringy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928655/

Discussion: Anyone having excessive mucous problems following surgery .

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

Thanks for that. I like your attitude. Yes...the mucous in the inner canula is an ongoing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922053/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Hello @jtpokerguy and welcome to the discussion. The mucous is not unusual and should subside eventually....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902642/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2023

I too went through the same regimen of radiation and chemo, and as with the previous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919590/

Discussion: Has anyone gotten relief from esophageal cancer cough? Help.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

He is coughing and “upchucking” almost vomiting the saliva and mucous. He is now taking a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357872/

Discussion: How to control spitting up of copious quantities of mucous daily?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2025

Hi Kelaine, my husband was admitted after his first attempt at chemo. He couldn't swallow water....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1350725/

Discussion: How to control spitting up of copious quantities of mucous daily?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2025

Unfortunately yes. Radiotherapy and most chemo regimens for both adeno and squamous cell esophageal carcinoma are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335639/

Discussion: After 28 days of radiation treatment now I'm unable to drink

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2025

Sorry to hear of your miseries associated with radio/chemo therapies. Both types of therapies cause the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300912/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2025

I confess I know nothing about hyoscyamine, but I've probably spit up gallons of saliva/mucous in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270902/

Discussion: What was your experience immediately following RT/chemo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2025

Hello, First of all, thank you for sharing your experience. I am reaching out to see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842368/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2023

Hi @konerumanjula, here's some information about - Cryoablation for cancer https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cryoablation-for-cancer/about/pac-20385216 Can you help me understand?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820800/

Discussion: High grade dysplasia: Anyone had Cryotherapy on the esophagus?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

Welcome @rkfeeley. I'm glad to hear that Mike's story led to your husband researching more about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801911/

Discussion: Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

@afrochic 1st treatment for Barrett's was in 1/2015 in a local hospital where they did a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193417/

Discussion: Barrett’s esophagus

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Mar 23, 2019