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CT and PET scans negative after chemo and radiation: Still do surgery?
Seeking opinions, completed my chemo and radiation 6 weeks ago, did the the CT and Pet scan last week, both negative, show no signs of...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Mar 3 12:16pm
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
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: Sep 14, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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: Mar 2 10:12pm
Tumour resected successfully in second attempt
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: Sep 4 12:19am
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
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
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
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
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
Esophageal Cancer: Anyone else?
I’ve completed 15 chemo treatments and 1/25 proton radiation treatments for my stage 2 esophageal cancer. I’m jst looking for helpful advice from anyone going...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Oct 17, 2023