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Elderly Response to Radiation & Chemo
Hello, my father is in his mid-80s and was diagnosed with EC (likely stage 3+) in April2026. He and my mother are snowbirds in a...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: May 22 9:04am
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Radiation esophagus after effects
I’m looking for information, help, surgeries available, to help my 73 year old sister. I don’t live in same state and think she should go...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Oct 23, 2023
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My treatment journey with chemo and radiation
6th day of radiation treatments and 2nd chemo today...did better than last weds as they added 25mg steroids and 4mg dexamethasone. did both infusions with...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Dec 31, 2022
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Radiation, not a candidate for surgery: What to expect?
Just advised my 79 year old dad has esophageal cancer, tumor in his lower esophagus. He's doing radiation and isn't a candidate for surgery. I'm...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Nov 24, 2023
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Radiation did not work, options now?
Hi, here's a brief summary of my case: - On dialysis for the last 28 years - Early Liver Cirrhosis from Hepatitis C infection (treated...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Jul 16, 2025
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Partial response after initial chemo/radiation
My husband was initially diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal cancer in July of this year. He completed 3/5 planned chemo treatments and all but 2...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Jan 4, 2025
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What happens during radiation for esophageal cancer?
My husband has stage 3 esophageal cancer diagnosed December of 2023. He began chemo in January of 2024 getting that treatment every other week for...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: May 23 5:50pm
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Surgery no longer an option after chemo and radiation?
My has undergone chemo and radiation- and now the surgeon says he is to weak to recieve surgery - looking for a second opinion- stage...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Aug 2, 2023
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After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow
After radiation I cannot even take a sip of water I have a tracheotomy and feeding tube 60 % of the time I suffer even...
Last active: Aug 3, 2021
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Nausea and low appetite a month after last radiation
I am 49 years old. Been on dialysis for 28 years now. Also have Chronic Liver Disease from Hep C which was successfully treated in...
Support Group: Esophageal Cancer
Last active: Jun 7, 2025