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They haven't done a scan since starting chemo. They said once radiation is done and settled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291059/

Discussion: FLOT chemotherapy? How many rounds?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

I was on a clinical trial of FolFox5 chemo and five rounds of radiation five days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257916/

Discussion: Length of Time Before Treatment

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 2:04pm

@asapienlessordinary, how is radiation going? How are you doing?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272834/

Discussion: On long term dialysis, diagnosed with Stage 1/2 oesophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 5:53pm

He was only scheduled 5 rounds pre surgrey but is doing 28 radiation treatments. He is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287397/

Discussion: FLOT chemotherapy? How many rounds?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

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 10:21am

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

I also meant to offer the tips shared in these related discussions: - Radiation, not a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057798/

Discussion: Squamous cell EC recurrence: Got questions about chemoradiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

Hope24 I have been clear of EC since 2024. But I have had a couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272733/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 2:55pm

I have been on dialysis for almost 28 years now. I was diagnosed with Stage 1-2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279053/

Discussion: On long term dialysis, diagnosed with Stage 1/2 oesophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 5:45am

Your comment is greatly appreciated--thank you. I can't help pondering what lies for me after chemo/radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277520/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 4:16am

Did you have proton radiation Don? What is your treatment plan? My husband was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119921/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

kev13168 @kev13168, I had chemo and radiation after doc found tumor in my lower esophagus during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264286/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 3:14pm

He wasn't a candidate for surgery or radiation. This recurrence is in the distal esophagus at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054119/

Discussion: Squamous cell EC recurrence: Got questions about chemoradiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

@kev13168, there are several members who were treated with only radiation and chemotherapy, like @dsh33782. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1264193/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 1:12pm

Hi Patricia, I'm tagging some other members who have experience with esophageal cancer like @puprluvr @dtaylor75...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/729225/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2022

I completely agree, everything would have to be the consistency of her nutrition shake. Hoping the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271139/

Discussion: My sister was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 3:37pm

And this seemed to help with the mouth sores? Did you notice this during radiation as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287441/

Discussion: FLOT chemotherapy? How many rounds?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Thanks Gary. I am Stage 1-2, non-metastatic, adenocarcinoma at the GE Junction. I just started radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272219/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 4:34am

My husband was just recently diagnosed, and he will start the PHOX regimen as of May...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290515/

Discussion: FLOT chemotherapy? How many rounds?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

Not sure, Colleen. We had some good opportunities to ask questions. Would like to have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840470/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2023

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