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Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 9:32am

Thanks my friend will do,have a virtual tomm with Corwell Health,loosing to much weight im heavy...

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Discussion: When do things get better after an esophagectomy? Timeline?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 11:29am

@jayefaye, welcome. You might find some answers to your questions and tips from members in these...

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Discussion: Anyone have dumping syndrome post esophagectomy?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 8:12pm

@earle I'm happy to hear you received such great news, and are also slowly gaining weight....

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Discussion: Chemoradiation Alone?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 7:58am

@supportivewife thanks for the kind thought. I did try acarbose for a time after an endocrinologist...

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Discussion: Living life after treatment and surgery for Esophageal Cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 1:57pm

I had surgery 1 year ago. I've lost 20 pounds and now weigh 82 pounds. I...

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Discussion: Living life after treatment and surgery for Esophageal Cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 10:43am

My husband actually eats a regular size meal. He does well most of the time if...

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Discussion: Anyone have dumping syndrome post esophagectomy?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 1:41pm

@lionsfan Thanks for that insight. Did you lose significant amount of weight after surgery? were there...

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Discussion: Chemoradiation Alone?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 7:55am

@suensteve17 same here,I fig it out by myself, was scarry for while,and sucks cause we have...

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Discussion: Anyone have dumping syndrome post esophagectomy?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 6:01pm

Thank you so much for your suggestions and encouragement. I have to admit, I get discouraged...

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Discussion: Living life after treatment and surgery for Esophageal Cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 6:12pm

Hello, was wondering how much weight you lost after the operation ? My husband had Ivor...

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Discussion: A New Direction: Transthoracic esophagectomy (Ivor Lewis)

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2025

@iaintnomensabut Being able to get a transplant certainly is a good incentive. It was my incentive...

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Discussion: Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2018

Oh my... I feel for you, living with your spit fistula. How is it you are...

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Discussion: Living with a cervical esophagostomy/ spit fistula

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 8:30am

@lindainca Thank you for your response. It really does give me hope. I will be having...

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Discussion: Esophagectomy: What is life like Afterwards?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 7:33pm

Newly Diagnosed, I am at my normal weight now and am starting treatments. I can't really...

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Discussion: What diet or food tips for good nutrition after esophageal cancer?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

My wife recently came home from the hospital after her esophagectomy. Due to a complication with...

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Discussion: Living life after treatment and surgery for Esophageal Cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2023

@brianpj12 Also, hes never skipped a feeding overnight but will be soon as prepping for a...

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Discussion: 18 months after Ivor Lewis op my husband has started feeling very ill

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 12:49pm

Hi. New to this group. My husband had his surgery end of January 2025. He is...

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Discussion: What to do? Husband won’t drink enough 6 months after Ivor lewis

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2025

Ensure plus is really good for weight gain

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

Hi sch = high school since the original email referenced weight loss since original message stated...

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Discussion: What diet or food tips for good nutrition after esophageal cancer?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2025