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Good scan results!
Hi Everybody, As some of you may know I was dx Stage 4b EC on 7/27/10. Since then I have been thankful for this wonderful discussion board and the friends I have met through it. I just want to share some good news. Yesterday my scan results showed a 10% reduction in the tumor size, no further spread, and I also gained 4…
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Father diagnosed 1 week ago
And I am his frightened, grief-stricken 45-year-old daughter who lives more than 2,000 miles away. I have some questions and perhaps the more knowledgeable and experienced members can inform me. My father does not like to talk about his health, so the information I have received from him is somewhat minimal. Here is what I…
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Talked to the oncologist today
good day, To recap, my father had Pre-op chemoradiation therapy, MIE and is now home. The surgical pathology report shows that 1/15 lymph nodes removed had active cancer cells. Both the oncologist and surgeon have said that dad doesn't need post-op chemo. When I talked to the oncologist today to question this decision, she…
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Please Pray for my Father
My dad is having scans tomorrow. These scans will tell us if the chemo is still working or if the cancer has continued to spread. The cancer is in his liver and spine so far. My father's last chemo was last Tuesday. He will need to take a break from it as to not do more harm than good. And depending on the scan results, it…
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An apology for the many postings
I am sorry to take up so much space . I discovered the many postings on my part just now. I do not know what happened and sincerely apologize for this. Any suggestions to not do this again are welcome. Thanks and sorry. Grandma Jo
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unexplained events to report
Dear Mr Marshall I had previously asked if anyone had cancer come back to the same area of the esophagus and stomach after chemo, radiation and Ivor Lewis surgery. I received so much information from you and support. I have printed all of this for my daughter. Because she had what felt like a blockage we went for a Ct scan…
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unexplained events to report
Dear Mr Marshall I had previously asked if anyone had cancer come back to the same area of the esophagus and stomach after chemo, radiation and Ivor Lewis surgery. I received so much information from you and support. I have printed all of this for my daughter. Because she had what felt like a blockage we went for a Ct scan…
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unexplained events to report
Dear Mr Marshall I had previously asked if anyone had cancer come back to the same area of the esophagus and stomach after chemo, radiation and Ivor Lewis surgery. I received so much information from you and support. I have printed all of this for my daughter. Because she had what felt like a blockage we went for a Ct scan…
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unexplained events to report
Dear Mr Marshall I had previously asked if anyone had cancer come back to the same area of the esophagus and stomach after chemo, radiation and Ivor Lewis surgery. I received so much information from you and support. I have printed all of this for my daughter. Because she had what felt like a blockage we went for a Ct scan…
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unexplained events to report
Dear Mr Marshall I had previously asked if anyone had cancer come back to the same area of the esophagus and stomach after chemo, radiation and Ivor Lewis surgery. I received so much information from you and support. I have printed all of this for my daughter. Because she had what felt like a blockage we went for a Ct scan…
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unexplained events to report
Dear Mr Marshall I had previously asked if anyone had cancer come back to the same area of the esophagus and stomach after chemo, radiation and Ivor Lewis surgery. I received so much information from you and support. I have printed all of this for my daughter. Because she had what felt like a blockage we went for a Ct scan…
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unexplained events to report
Dear Mr Marshall I had previously asked if anyone had cancer come back to the same area of the esophagus and stomach after chemo, radiation and Ivor Lewis surgery. I received so much information from you and support. I have printed all of this for my daughter. Because she had what felt like a blockage we went for a Ct scan…
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unexplained events to report
Dear Mr Marshall I had previously asked if anyone had cancer come back to the same area of the esophagus and stomach after chemo, radiation and Ivor Lewis surgery. I received so much information from you and support. I have printed all of this for my daughter. Because she had what felt like a blockage we went for a Ct scan…
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unexplained events to report
Dear Mr Marshall I had previously asked if anyone had cancer come back to the same area of the esophagus and stomach after chemo, radiation and Ivor Lewis surgery. I received so much information from you and support. I have printed all of this for my daughter. Because she had what felt like a blockage we went for a Ct scan…
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Surgery went well
Don had his surgery on Friday. Dr Grogin at Vanderbilt hospital here in Nashville did the surgery. He says that he got all of the cancer for which we are praising God. He is doing very well at this time. They removed his epidural today and the cathater. Tomorrow is the swallow test and if he passes that, they will start…
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Scan results tomorrow
It's been a horribly long week between the scan and his appointment tomorrow afternoon..and as always he will NOT discuss it in any way whatsoever so neither can I. If he thinks that might be what I will be saying I get a "don't talk about it"... So please if you have time say some prayers for him...I have no idea what to…
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Surgery 12/14
I am in La and signed all consents for MIE surgery on Tuesday. Apprehensive, but determined to recover rapidly from this. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated as are prayers. I am with family (brother and sister), and significant other. I meet with Dr. Demeester in the morning (Monday, 12/13) then prepare for Tuesday AM…
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My Dad Was Admitted to Hospice Yesterday
I have wanted to update, but these last 2 weeks have been a blur. Everytime I sit down at the computer I either cry or just stare at the screen,unable to put into words the experiences of the journey. Dad was admitted to the hospital last night, where he will stay for his hospice care. He was no longer able to be cared for…
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Surgery Date
Well, just got back from Mayo Rochester, and a date was set for my MIE. Dec.20th, with Dr. Wigle. I found out I'm staged at 1T, found by accident very early. Does anybody have any info on what I can expect, or what to ask for? Thank You
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We started a CaringBridge website for my dad
All, My dad wanted to start a CaringBridge website to keep track of his battle. We don't post daily but do try to make entries from time to time so check in every once in a while if you want to catch up on his status and don't want to ask someone in the family. Thank you for all the support and prayers it really is…
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Dad's about ready to come home
just an update. Dad's MIE went very well. A couple days leter he had to go back to the OR to repair the stitches that he broke, but he's doing well. He past his swallow/leak test yesterday, 6 days after surgery. He's been eating everything he can get his hands on, that qualifies as a "liquid diet" :) When he drank the…
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Esophageal Cancer survivor with questions
Hi all, I just completed my last regiment of chemo, had surgery for esophagus cancer (considered stage 3 with 35 lymph nodes taken, 9 infected) in July, and followed by 9 weeks of chemo. Finally finished with no place to go but up (I mean “up” as compared to let’s not think about any worse) my surgery was conducted at…
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Back pain from surgery
I was woundering if anybody has any pain in the lower right shoulder(around the wing bone) where the cut was made from the surgery on the back?I had my surgery back in July 2006 and the pain never went away! Thanks Ohm
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One and a half weeks into Chemo and Radiation
Well they have started my brother on his chemo and radiation last week. He already has terrible mouth sores and is eating very little. He has tried two different kinds of food for his feeding tube and both are not agreeing with him. He also has gone back to the doctor for dehydration. I am so nervous as this is only a week…
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Surgery
My husband will be having Esophageal Cancer Surgery on Monday Dec. 6th. He is stage 2. He is 77 years old and has had heart surgery in the past. I am scared but trusting in God to get him through this.
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Reposted this because Don's cancer has spread and they are still doing surgery
I reposted this because I was afraid it was going to get lost since it was so far down the thread. Reba posted - They postponed Don's surgery until Friday. Biopsy on kidney came back and he has cancer there too. They said it is slow growing so will deal with it after the Esophagus surgery. Please keep us in your thoughts…
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spam filter problems
All, As you know, we've had increased problems with spamming on the boards lately. In an attempt to minimize spam, a spam filter was installed this morning. The filter has been marking some posts as spam which are not spam and blocking the authors (i.e. members) from posting on the boards. Please excuse this inconvenience…
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Scan for dh will be this Wednesday
Tom will go for his scan Wednesday at the U. of Chicago...we are praying for good results..and could use more prayers if you have time. jan
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GOOD PETSCAN RESULTS
Jim and I have spent the last week in Portland, Oregon seeing cardiologists and surgeons regarding his possible surgery. The lymph nodes (4) have all shrunk and the tumor has shrunk considerably. There is no metastasis to any organs or bones. The surgeon says it is a great petscan and he can remove all cancer with the…
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Dad at MD Anderson for evaluation of Phase III Clinical Trial
I wanted to let everyone know that my dad, he just had his 79th birthday is at MD Anderson and being evaluated for participation in a Phase III Clinical Trial. My Dad was initally Stage III, T3,N2,MO at the gastric junction and then had the cancer spread to his liver with tumors in both lobes. The chemo was not successful…