Esophageal Cancer Support Group

Public Support Group

Follow for updates

Search discussions

Start a new discussion

151 total results

Comment

After esophageal stent placement my husband had to spit up or retch up mucus every 10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931687/

Discussion: Anyone having excessive mucous problems following surgery .

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

Comment

O Don't that sound familiar, I do, especially Bread, even.my pills, try drinking water before you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781900/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Comment

Connie - I find when my mucus is thick, it is better to nebulize levalbuterol than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333623/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2021

Comment

@imaginus, you are in my thoughts for a positive outcome. There is so much mucus on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921840/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery to remove scar tissue?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Comment

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

Comment

@cdee Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support. I see since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333617/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Comment

I completed radiation in early September and I have very dry mouth, especially at night. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782289/

Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

Comment

I’m still on liquid diet and I feel my tumor shrink but still have pain to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865942/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2023

Comment

@cdee I have a similar situation, not as extreme, but similar. Have you tried going on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333618/

Discussion: Throat Radiation After-Effects, Aspiration & Suffocating Mucous

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Comment

On gag reflex--my pet peeve as well and an overall miserable experience. I took to carrying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297898/

Discussion: Early Staging Process

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2025

Digestive Health

Follow

18280

23 minutes ago

Visiting Mayo Clinic

Follow

6763

59 minutes ago

Ostomy & J-Pouch

Follow

1670

5 hours ago

Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Follow

5658

6 hours ago

Follow

10038

7 hours ago