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Dr. Halland nailed it. That’s exactly what is involved in self dilation. I’ve attached a video...

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Discussion: Eating Problems 6 years post esophagectomy

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

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Thank you all for your replies. I will recommend the ONCOLOGY DIETITIAN to him. He currently...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774236/

Discussion: in search of Weight GAINING, thin liquid recipes

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

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Self dilation is a procedure that can be done at home rather than having an endoscopy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144343/

Discussion: Esophagus Stent Food Question

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

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My husband had an esophagectomy last December 18 and was in the hospital for 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388817/

Discussion: Help with post surgery symptoms baffling docs.

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2025

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Not once have I gagged doing this. I was worried about the gagging up front but...

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Discussion: Esophagus keeps restricting

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

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@deb005 Many... usually 3 things will be tried, in order, to improve motility. They are botox,...

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Discussion: Encouraging story of success through 1.5 years

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2025

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I had chemo and radiation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and an esophegectomy at St...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968326/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer & Dilations

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

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Jay Glad the J tube is gone and you can eat more. I have scans every...

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Discussion: What was your experience immediately following RT/chemo?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

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I went to Dr. Allon Kahn from Mayo in Phoenix. Outstanding Doctor and wonderful person. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085529/

Discussion: Esophagus keeps restricting

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

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After being diagnosed for esophageal cancer Dec 2018, I underwent chemo, proton radiation and an esophagectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774069/

Discussion: Anyone know of exercises or therapies to improve swallowing?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2022