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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...
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?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Shivering and shaking with G-tube feeding
Just halfway through radiation and chemo for the esophagus tumor, she's been experiencing shivering and shaking.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?
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...
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...
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...