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Unfortunately, Paclitaxel didn’t work. The cancer spread to his liver, ribs, right hip, and additional lymph...

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Discussion: Anyone on Paclitaxel? Does it work better?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

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Hi Colleen, I started chemo this past Wednesday. I had a couple of surprises. One of...

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Discussion: Excessive Mucus with Esophageal Cancer

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2023

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My hickman catheter was placed due to short bowel syndrome as a result of long term...

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Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jan 6, 2019

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Hello ddunavin, I was diagnosed Dec of 2018 with esophageal cancer. Staged @ 2 but surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783173/

Discussion: Diagnosed with esophageal cancer Most scared of the Feeding Tube

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

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I've had 2 bouts of iron deficiency anemia and recurring diagnoses of malabsorption during the 8...

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Discussion: Iron deficiency

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2025

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So it’s been 8 weeks post treatments for me. My taste is finally coming back took...

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Discussion: What diet or food tips for good nutrition after esophageal cancer?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2025

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Hi everyone, first time posting and could really use some advice. I am so happy to...

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Discussion: My Dad has terrible burns from radiation. Any suggestions to help?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

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For me it was two days in the ICU followed by nine days critical care and...

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Discussion: My husband is having an Esophagectomy: What does recovery look like?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

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Hello everyone, I had Ivor-Lewis surgery for stage 3 esophageal cancer 9 years ago at the...

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Discussion: Living life after treatment and surgery for Esophageal Cancer.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

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Thanks for asking, Colleen. I’m on the rebound from the strong side effects of the Nyvepria...

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Discussion: Chemo & Immunotherapy goes into Overdrive

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

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