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Esophageal Self Dilation
I have seen a video about self dilating the esophagus done by the Mayo Clinic and was trying to get information of the subject. I...
Anyone out there performing self Esophageal dilation
Diagnosed in June, 2019 with Esophageal Cancer. Went through 7 rounds of Chemo, 34 radiation treatments, and surgery at the IU Health Simon Cancer Center...
Anyone have tracheoesophageal fistula with esophageal dilation?
Has anyone ever had a fistula accidentally created while having their esophagus dilated? A tracheoesophageal fistula? If so was it able to heal on its...
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...
Kink near anestemosis
My husband is 2 1/2 months post esophagectomy having had his colon used as a new conduit. Hes still on a feeding tube. All was...
Radio Frequency Ablation - Barretts Esophagus
After decades of acid reflux, and taking “tums” and even drinking a baking soda mixture, I was diagnosed with Barretts Esophagus some 10 years ago—...
Non-surgical EC patient with stricture/stenosis of esophagus
Hi all, my sister (38 years old, non smoker, living in Germany) got diagnosed 9 months ago with Stage4 EC in the upper part of...
Bubbling in esophagus when eating acidic foods
I had an esophagectomy for TB2 cancer in the gastric junction six months ago. I also had a benign but large tumor in the stomach....
Esophageal cancer reoccurring
My husband was diagnosed with esophagus cancer Aug 2016. He had 4 rounds of chemo and surgery in January to remove and reconstruct his esophagus....
Eating Problems 6 years post esophagectomy
After a stage 4 esophageal cancer diagnosis, followed by chemo, radiation, and surgery I am 6 years cancer free. I am unable to eat normally,...
Trouble eating again
Hello, my husband had Ivor Lewis operation here in nz 10 months ago…lately he has been struggling to eat and drink due to feeling full...
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...
What diet or food tips for good nutrition after esophageal cancer?
My hisband had espohogeal Cancer, chemo, sucessful surgery, and follow up chemo and immunotherapy now. He eats pretty well, but now Doc suspects stricture in...
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