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My mom had mucus with radiation treatment. After a month or 2 (after treatment) it went...

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Discussion: Excessive Mucus with Esophageal Cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

Hi Tammy I got the feeding tube along with port very soon after esophageal caner diagnosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009068/

Discussion: Mass found Suspected Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer squamous cell

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

After 28 days of chemo and radiation, the last 2 scans have shown my esophageal cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/923216/

Discussion: 365 days later after surgery to remove esophageal cancer at Mayo

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2023

Memories! I lived on soup, coddled eggs, and avocado. I must say I started juicing after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176484/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2017

Try hyoscyamine first ( it helped my spasms of my esophagus which also made me throw...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088024/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2024

Hello I was 50 when diagnosed stage 4 esophageal cancer. Handled chemotherapy and radiation with little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1461573/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 15 2:10pm

@ollusam, I can understand your concern about delaying surgery for fear of further spread. Keep in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146135/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Surgery Or Not?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

@karlm, you wrote elsewhere that your husband "completed chemo radiation for throat cancer in December 2021....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832686/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

Thank you for your response! First off, I’m sending you good vibes for recovery! They gave...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257750/

Discussion: Length of Time Before Treatment

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 10:28am

I am sorry that I can't help with you questions. I am wondering how the radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295461/

Discussion: Polyp inside which tumour was present is intact

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 3 6:37am

@tulsan, yeah, we don't allow new members to post links right away. We do that to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434565/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed with Esophageal SCC – What to Expect Next?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 9 1:23pm

Hello ! Did you have surgery ? What was the stage ? My mom got this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754010/

Discussion: Unbearable burning pain in chest after Esophageal cancer treatment

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

I had my radiation & chemo locally, but had my surgery & immediate recovery at MD...

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Discussion: Share experience at Mayo (Rochester)? MD Anderson anyone?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

Prayer and more prayer, try and do chemo and radiation, I am fighting the same thing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247905/

Discussion: Brand new esophageal cancer diagnosis: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 9:15am

Hi, the radiation oncologist recommended that I use Domeboro which can be purchased over the counter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/224086/

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

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2018

Are the odds greatly improved with the surgery? My husband will be faced with this choice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267957/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 10:43am

My husband had a very small proximal tumor and a larger one on the distal end....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1425971/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed with Esophageal SCC – What to Expect Next?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 29 10:47am

Has anybody had throat cancer with radiation damaged can neck and head with them tightness and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241095/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

Hi Joan-I had proton radiation, chemo and an esophagectomy 6 weeks after. Feeding tube was put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997908/

Discussion: Advice for Getting Rochester 2nd Opinion Care

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

Radiation can give him sensation of burns - my mom used a solution called magic wash...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967804/

Discussion: Radiation, not a candidate for surgery: What to expect?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

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