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Hello—My case was different in that I didn’t have EC, but an area of dysplastic cells...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523480/

Discussion: What happens during radiation for esophageal cancer?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 6:15pm

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Self dilation in laymen’s terms is manually stretching your esophagus. I use a 48FR (16MM) dilator...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278441/

Discussion: Eating Problems 6 years post esophagectomy

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2025

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I am a 3+ year survivor of Stage IV ESCC. I am totally non-PO due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772167/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

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Hello @wanttoeatagain and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I understand you are not able to swallow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/176501/

Discussion: Soft Food Suggestions

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2021

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Update- turns out the issue was a stricture that got significantly worse after that post...but now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458503/

Discussion: How have others found the return to eating post esophageal surgery?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2025

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It is not difficult at all, but can be a little intimidating at first. Most people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144900/

Discussion: Esophagus Stent Food Question

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

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Good morning-I did have dilation once several weeks past my surgery and that fixed my swallowing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800166/

Discussion: Esophageal Cancer & Dilations

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

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Yes I have talked to all my doctors about it. My ENT is supportive but said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619329/

Discussion: Esophageal Self Dilation

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2021

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I'm surprised he has not had a J or G tube installed. I had chemoradiation only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382583/

Discussion: Trouble eating again

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2025

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@mrgvw thank you! Yes, we’d like the link for sure. He goes for the third dilation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1447295/

Discussion: Post Surgery Plan: Questions about chemo, cholesterol and more

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2025