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Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments
I am looking for folks that have been through this process, particularly in Phoenix. Any recommendations? I am in week 3 of Chemo and Proton...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: May 12, 2025
Anyone having excessive mucous problems following surgery .
Its been 18mo since the surgery. I've completed chemo, radiation and now 12 mos. of immunotherapy.. We've been through all the expected and a great...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Oct 24, 2023
Really needing some hope and guidance right now
I’m a 45 year old healthy female other than what I’m about to say. I have been exhausted and had trouble swallowing food and drinks...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: May 9, 2025
Excessive Mucus with Esophageal Cancer
Does anyone suffer from excessive mucus after eating or drinking. I was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer one year ago. I started off with chemo, which...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Feb 21 5:01pm
Anorexia & nausea 3 months after esophagectomy
I am a remote support caregiver for my best friend. I live in FL and he lives in. NYC. He is 58 and was diagnosed...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Aug 1, 2023
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 25 4:19pm
Oesophagus Cancer Surgery
My 58 year old dad who is usually fit, healthy, a non smoker and non drinker has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. We were told...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Jun 14, 2024
Recently diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer SCC.
I was just diagnosed 8/20 with Esophageal Cancer SCC. I am headed to Mayo 9/17. It is a very large tumor, 8.5cm in the lower...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Sep 26, 2024
Asking for pre-op and first trip travel questions/tips.
My brother was diagnosed with EC in Feb. 2023 (T3 N1). He has been through 5 chemo and 27 radiation treatments. We live in NM...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Aug 23, 2023
Esophagectomy Surgery No Longer an Option -We Are Lost- Help
My husband has gone through 5 weeks of chemo and radiation for stage 3 Esophageal cancer. He has had a J tube. He's had a...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Jul 4, 2023
Stress Management for Cancer: Free online course from Mayo
Mayo Clinic's Cancer Education Center just uploaded a new self-learning course to help people (patients and caregivers) living with cancer to manage stress.You can work...
Last active: Jul 25, 2022
Father Diagnosis: Hereditary/Genetic Factor with Esophageal Cancer?
Hi, I just joined 3/12/2024 to gain knowledge. I must say after reading some of the posts about this journey that my 85 yr old...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Mar 18, 2024
Reflux with blockage that doesn't even let water through
Hello. My dad was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer. It is either stage 3 or 4 - the tests so far haven't been conclusive. Unfortunately,...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Dec 9, 2025
Blood Transfusions with esophageal and stomach cancer
My husband was diagnosed with esophageal and stomach cancer about 4 weeks ago. We are still waiting for excellent insurance to approve everything. In the...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Apr 18, 2025
2 years post surgery: Any tips for sleeping and eating?
Hi. I live in New Zealand and was diagnosed with a stage 4 adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus in September 22. I had intensive chemo twice...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Mar 1, 2025
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, 2025
New to the club, 44 y/o introduction
Just begun this journey, I'm in the middle of getting a treatment plan. So far just some endoscopies, blood work, lung test, Pet/ct and an...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Aug 2, 2025
Post treatment depression
Good morning warriors. Things have gone extremely well for me through the treatment, and for that I truly feel blessed. I am 5 months post...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Mar 3, 2024
Newly diagnosed with esophageal cancer: Where did you seek care?
Hello all. My first post and I appreciate having someplace to turn. My husband, who is 76, was given a diagnosis of esophageal cancer just...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Nov 15, 2023
New Here: Dad has Stage 4 - What's next after 2 years?
Hi all. My Dad was diagnosed in January of 2021 when he couldn't eat without food getting stuck in esophagus. Has spread to Lymph nodes,...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Apr 16, 2023