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After 28 days of radiation treatment now I'm unable to drink
I have stage 3 esophageal cancer. I just finished my 28th treatment of radiation and chemo. I have been able to drink but after my...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Jun 30 5:57pm
My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?
My Dad has terrible burns on his back from radiation. Any suggestions would be appreciated?
Support Group: Cancer
Last active: Jul 3, 2023
3 months post ESD - PET CT and Endoscopy are clear
Hi all, here's a brief summary of my medical history: - On dialysis for the last 28 years - Early Liver Cirrhosis from Hepatitis C...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Dec 21 10:29pm
How have others found the return to eating post esophageal surgery?
Hi there- I had previously introduced myself (Dana) in response to someone else's post- so quick background :I am 51/F- very active (daily runner/ Crossfitter)...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: 7 hours ago
Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?
I have a lot of scar tissue from radiation leaving me with a challenged airway - it has also ratcheted down on my vocal cords...
Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer
Last active: Dec 2 1:32pm
Esphogeal cancer spread to lung, liver and hip bones
My husband 71 years old, a diabetic and survivor of v-fib diagnosed with esphogeal cancer. He had chemo/ radiation then surgery to remove tumor and...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Aug 6, 2024
Esophageal cancer and fluid around lungs
Hi I am new here and my husband has esphogeal cancer stage3 . He has completed as of 4 days ago chemo and radiation also...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Jan 14, 2024
Hiccups with esophageal cancer
My husband's tumor is at the esophageal/stomach junction. He had his first chemo and radiation treatments lat Thurs. He woke up with hiccups at 2...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Nov 19 5:20am
Drop in ejection fraction after chemoradiation
My 61 year old husband has recurrent esophageal cancer and finished a 6 week course of chemo & radiation in early June. He also has...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Aug 9, 2024
Shivering and shaking with G-tube feeding
Just halfway through radiation and chemo for the esophagus tumor, she's been experiencing shivering and shaking.
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Jun 19, 2022
Platelet count continues to drop since finishing chemo
Hello. My husband was diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal cancer in July of this year. He received 3 of planned 5 chemo treatments as well...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Oct 29, 2024
Esophageal Cancer & Dilations
I am 58 and was diagnosed with upper Esophageal cancer in May of 2022. I am blessed after 6 rounds of Chemo & 35 radiation...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Nov 21, 2023
Esopagectomy cancelled
My husband’s tumor has been treated with chemo and radiation. Surgery was scheduled for the first week of July, and then postponed several times because...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Sep 12, 2024
Unbearable burning pain in chest after Esophageal cancer treatment
I had Esophageal cancer last winter. I had 7-8 weeks of chemo and radiation. I have since then, had 2 CT scans and 2 endoscopic...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Sep 26, 2022
Where are your current experiences with immunotherapy?
I gave called an end to treatment! More than enough radiation, and enough chemotherapy. My oncologist may be suggesting immunotherapy as maintenance treatment. Have others...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Jun 8 1:14pm
FLOT chemotherapy? How many rounds?
Did a lot of people here go through a FLOT regime? The surgeon did not find any metastasis and said my hubby’s best option for...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: May 13 5:34pm
My uncle diagnosed with lower 1/3rd esophagus cancer 3 months ago
My uncle has completed 25 fractions of radiation now he is getting fever every 8 hours I’m worried if it’s just side effects?
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Mar 14 5:07am
Any Experience with Stage IVA Esophageal Cancer
Hello - My name is Terry. I am here on behalf of my father to understand everything I can about his diagnosis and treatments he...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Sep 29, 2023
Surgery coming up for my husband
My husband went through 4 cycles of FLOT and is now scheduled for surgery on 8/21. The chemo was rough but they lowered the 4th...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Aug 6 10:13am
Anyone know of exercises or therapies to improve swallowing?
My wife is 4 months from the radiation and chemo treatments for esophageal cancer. The tumor has reduced and she’s able to swallow very soft...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: May 25, 2023