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I would just throw this in. My tumor had closed my esophagus to the point that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1456894/

Discussion: Reflux with blockage that doesn't even let water through

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2025

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I have required a dialation approximately every six months since my surgery in April 2023. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382405/

Discussion: Trouble eating again

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2025

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5 weeks of proton radiation was recommended (so 25 treatments in total) and the proton radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367222/

Discussion: Proton Radiation vs Continue Chemo Only Decision Help/Experience with

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

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Our message is getting longer. That is good. I agree that if your stenosis is @...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302225/

Discussion: Bubbling in esophagus when eating acidic foods

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2025

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I use three sizes but neither on goes past 30 inches. Doc says it should go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298876/

Discussion: Bubbling in esophagus when eating acidic foods

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2025

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I also use a Maloney Dilator. Has been a life changer.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298725/

Discussion: Bubbling in esophagus when eating acidic foods

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2025

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I've noticed those of us who get stretched early... seem to need to be stretched often....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298207/

Discussion: Bubbling in esophagus when eating acidic foods

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2025

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Your GI doctor who dilates you should be able to help in finding someone who can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085913/

Discussion: Esophagus keeps restricting

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

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To all of you who have suffered with esophageal cancer my heart goes out to you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241076/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2019

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I had my first Dilatation about 2 years post treatment for the same thing, same reasons...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966775/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer & Dilations

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023