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GEJ Cancer Bone metastasis
My husband was diagnosed metastatic gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer to the bone. His lungs, liver and stomach is free. He is not legible for immunotherapy,...
CAT scan 3 mths post op question
My husband has had 5 immunotherapy treatments after surgery on Feb.5. CAT scan results 3 mth post op are below. I’m wondering if the treatments...
New diagnosis, no symptoms
As the header said, I was just diagnosed with nodes on my liver on Tuesday. Thursday I had a second appointment for a rescan on...
Is there still hope?
Good Morning Everyone, My uncle who lives in the Dominican Republic was having nausea and everything he would eat or drink he could not keep...
Chemo every two weeks for the rest of my life?!?
Hi, I got a Stage 4 squamous cell esophageal cancer diagnosis on October 2. The tumor is near my stomach and cannot be removed surgically,...
Polyp inside which tumour was present is intact
I am 49 years old. Been on dialysis for 28 years now. Also have Chronic Liver Disease from Hep C which was successfully treated in...
Nausea and low appetite a month after last radiation
I am 49 years old. Been on dialysis for 28 years now. Also have Chronic Liver Disease from Hep C which was successfully treated in...
I just received the diagnosis of gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.
I just received the diagnosis of gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. However, I don’t have any of the symptoms described by others in the support group. Do you...
Nearly a year into treatment…
I have stage four distal esophageal adenocarcinoma diagnosed February 20, 2024, which is in my stomach and liver and has moved down my esophagus, I’m...
Esophageal cancer and signatera
My fiancee has stage 4 esophageal cancer that has spread to his liver and elsewhere...He has had 8 rounds of chemo and has improved so...
Recommend next steps for non-standard treatment?
We just came out of a consultation with esophageal cancer oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. To say that it was shocking would be...
Should i get an esophagectomy?
Hello, I have posted for different esophageal items in the past. I would like your input on my situation. I am a 64 year old...
My husband diagnosed 4 weeks ago -Esophageal Cancer- HELP
Hello, I am looking for advance and success stories to help us navigate this difficult journey. My husband, just 50, started this journey not feeling...
Burping all throughout the day: Any solutions?
I'm on two 40mg of omeprazole a day morning and evening and three 20mg of pepsid and special diet and drink 9+ glasses of water...
Do doctors allow family members to join my appointments by video?
Does anyone know if the oncology docs at Mayo, Rochester, will allow facetime with family members during a consultation? My sons would like to hear...
Covid vaccination may increase lifespan for stage 4 cancer patients
Hi,On Wednesday, November 12 I read an online article in the Guardian newsletter that a study has shown how patients with stage 4 cancer getting...
GEJ Adenocarcinoma
My husband found out a month ago that a tumor was found on his esophagus during an Endoscopy. He had been getting treated for heartburn...
Which specialist to diagnose esophagus?
Which specialist to see for an esophagus eval? I have had frequent sore throats, 2 strictures removed, gerd, excess throat mucus (allergies), and often feel...
Radiation esophagus after effects
I’m looking for information, help, surgeries available, to help my 73 year old sister. I don’t live in same state and think she should go...
Are there a lot of aftercare visits after an Esophagectomy?
I am scheduled to have an Eophagectomy but now I am second guessing it because of distance. I live 100 miles from Mayo. I am...
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