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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...
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?
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...
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...
2 cm mass. Discovered by endoscopy
I am 67 almost. Breast cancer survivor. Diagnosed 3/23/26 with Esophageal Cancer. I would like to know what people say about only having radiation and...
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...
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...
Esophagectomy: What is life like Afterwards?
Hello, my dad was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in March. His tumor is very small and isolated, thankfully! He has been a champ and has...
7 month post ESD - Endoscopy 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...
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...
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...
Esophageal Cancer after Bariatric Surgery
Has anyone developed Esophageal/Stomach Cancer and had Surgery, after they had a Ruex-n-Y gastric bypass... I had the gastric bypass 13 years ago, and now...
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)...
5 months after esophagectomy. Hard to get enough calories. Frustrated
Esopagectomy was 3/29/23. Needed no chemo/radiation. Swallowing is good. Hard to consume 2400 calories because my stomach seems upset all the time. Been doing all...
What is the timing for surgery (esophagectomy) after chemoradiation?
I am concerned with a delay for surgery after my treatment with chemoradiation. What are the standard wait times before surgery. Is it 8 weeks,...
What are the best snacks for Esophageal Cancer during chemo?
Hello everyone. I just joined this group yesterday on behalf of my husband. Stage 3 esophagus cancer. 5 rounds of chemo and 28 sessions of...
What is the criteria for getting esophagectomy?
There are many responses about "not a candidate for surgery". What is the general criteria to be a candidate for an esophagectomy? Husband has stage...
esophagectomy Surgery
Hi everyone my uncle who is 61 year age was digonised with lower 1/3 oesophagus. He finished with radiation and chemotherapy and esophagectomy surgery four...
my esophageal cancer recovery detour
in the last 3 days my esophagus has been extremely sore and enflamed from the 28 radiation treatments, last rad 7 days ago...i am now...
After Esphogeal surgery my husband is not urinating
2 weeks ago my husband has an esphogeal tumor removed. He went through chemo and radiation before the surgery. After surgery he had a catheter...
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