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asapienlessordinary I got my feeding tube during treatment because I could not swallow and did not...

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Discussion: NG feeding tube before radiation symptoms begin? Or when?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2025

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So because it spread to the lungs I think that’s why the fluid started to build...

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Discussion: Pneumonia keeps coming back (stage 4 esophageal cancer)

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2024

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By the time of diagnosis I was swallowing only liquid so had emergency PEG tube surgery...

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Discussion: Chemo & Immunotherapy goes into Overdrive

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

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I too have had a huge weight loss...people around me who have looked at me/perspective for...

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Discussion: A New Direction: Transthoracic esophagectomy (Ivor Lewis)

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2025

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yes we are...i can say it has not been easy but there is some light at...

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Discussion: My treatment journey with chemo and radiation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2022

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Nestle has a Boost,with 530 calories, 22 gram of protein..Lil high on carbs 52 g but...

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Discussion: Needing a meal replacement drink. Having a hard to keep weight on

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2025

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I agree with you, the surgery is invasive, my husband had the Ivor Lewis surgery plus...

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Discussion: Looking for others' experiences with Esophageal Cancer treatments

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2025

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yes, they do know why he is losing weight, however, what are his electrolytes doing, his...

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Discussion: Just diagnosed with esophageal cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

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What I still take( it's permanent) is Jevity 1.5 and everything I can put in it...

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Discussion: Esophageal cancer metastasized and spreading quickly

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

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My husband had his minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy at MSK in NYC Dr jones was...

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Discussion: Need help with possible referrals. Please.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2025

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