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Unbearable burning pain in chest after Esophageal cancer treatment
I had Esophageal cancer last winter. I had 7-8 weeks of chemo and radiation. I have since then, had 2 CT scans and 2 endoscopic...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Sep 26, 2022
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Any Experience with Stage IVA Esophageal Cancer
Hello - My name is Terry. I am here on behalf of my father to understand everything I can about his diagnosis and treatments he...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Sep 29, 2023
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First Surgery Day
Today they put in my husband’s chemo port, j-tube, radiation markers, and do laparoscopic exploration. I’m glad we’re moving forward but also very nervous. The...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Apr 6 12:09pm
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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...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: May 25, 2023
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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...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Oct 17, 2023
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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...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Jul 4, 2023
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Esophageal cancer treatment: Anyone have good experiences to share?
Hello troops. Does anyone have any good news about their treatments? All I've been reading are horror stories. Not very encouraging at all. I'm on...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Apr 9 2:17pm
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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...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Jun 8, 2023
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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...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Dec 14, 2023
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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,...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Aug 22, 2023