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Great News~
Hi all. Well today was the day of my hubby's results of the scans, scope and biopsies. ALL DEAD ~ is what the Oncologist told us today! We are so thankful to our Heavenly Father. Next step is surgery, but we don't have a date set yet. The Oncologist thinks that in the next 3 weeks or less he will be having surgery. We are…
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"Fixing things" for the Lord
Hi everyone, I have not posted in a while. The last few months have been very difficult. I wanted to let you know that my husband, Jim Steele, has passed on. He died on Thanksgiving Day eve November 24th of complications from his disease. My husband was a mechanic and his talent and purpose in life was "to fix things."…
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I'm new here. Husband having surgery tomorrow. Please pray for us.
Hi everyone! I'm new to this site. I've been reading some of your posts and finding it very encouraging and informative. Well, here's my story in a nutshell. My husband, Roy (age 56), was diagnosed with Stage III EC in June of this year. He had trouble swallowing in May, went for a doctor's appt. and after having a PET…
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post surgery
hi Betty, In the 11/22 post you mentioned pending/possible side effects after surgery (heart?)that are experienced at about 30 days post surgery, also an ACORE list? Would you enlighten me on what these are? My surgery is in December and I'd like to be prepared for everything I can. I don't want my family to be concerned…
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OH WILLIAM TRISH NEEDS A NEW PAIR OF BIG GIRL PANTIES AND SHE NEEDS HELP WITH THE QUOTE CAN YOU HELP
Bill, I think you need to read Trish's post and explain to her about the BIG GIRL PANTIES, I did some, but you are the expertise on this now. She needs a new pair could you send her some through FAITH FEDERAL EXPRESS, Thanks Lori
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I hate this disease and what it does to people - it's just not fair
My Dad was supposed to have the surgery to remove the tumor on 12/11/08. The surgeon went in and the cancer has grown outside of the esophagus, around his aeorta, and around his stomach - so they closed him back up. We talked to the oncologist last night and was told that he could do chemo - it's not a cure but it will…
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Fox Chase
Has anyone had surgey at Fox Chase Cancer Center?
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Scan results
Well the Dr. told my husband this morning that they found 2 spots on his liver. My worst fear! They are gonna scope him today, and he is very insistant the he is going home today no matter what! They also want to do a bone scan, but he is unwilling ot do it. If those spots come back as cancer, I don't know what we are…
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Help I don't understand
HI All, I an having a difficult time with Al ,I know there are certain things that he able to do but just refuses to do them. I understand that he had been through alot lately but I can not keep waiting on him hand and foot. I know that he's ready, maybe I have spoiled him but its time. How do I gently take more…
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Surgery?
I refused surgery but opted for chemo and radiation. Tumor vanished. (Stage 3 androcarcinoma) I am going on 7 years with frequent endoscopic examinations, biopsies and so far cancer free. My oncologist still wants me to have the surgery claiming that I am my own "clinical trial"....Although I would not want anyone to…
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help with nutrition ideas before surgery
Hi, Could someone refresh me on what I can possibly eat that will help me gain more weight before surgery. As I mentioned in a previous post, I now have a nasogastric tube since last Friday which I use for 11 hr feedings at night. But I have only gained 2.5 lbs. At least I have not lost anymore. The drs said I will not be…
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Sis is recovering very slowly
I don't know how it is for most people- if there is an average reaction at all. My sister was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last spring and was given a very good prognosis. She underwent chemo and radiation, and had a very tough time of it, but she came through it and recently got a clean bill of health from her doctor.…
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My mother-in-law has undifferentiated polimorphic scaroma in her throat spine and abdomin area. It
My mother-in-law is currently undergoing chemo and radiation. She is having trouble swallowing. Is this causing permanant damage to her esophagus? They are telling us that it has spead through out her body. Primarily, the chemo and radiation is for pain management. She was just diagnosed 5 weeks ago. She has 4 tumors on…
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hello again
My test post seems to have been successful. Want to say bravo to you who have just finished surgery. I can't remember everyone without reading back and forth through all the posts again. I did that the other day and of course lost what I was posting. It takes me forever to edit a post to make it reader friendly! Kath I'm…
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update on my dad!!
They are recommending my dad get a stent put in the esophagus to open the narrowing. Has anyone else had one put in? How did it go?? Thanks Erika
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Need ideas
Hello all...my husbnads Dr. wants him to cut back on drinks with acid. I know milk, water, etc., but he wants water with flavor. Any suggestions on drinks that are low in acid? Thanks Chris
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Home
Hey everyone!!! I just wanted to let let everyone know I'm home from the hospital!! A lot to deal with,but I'm home!! Love you guys! Cathy
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Does anyone else see William on the opening page of CSN?
I know they rotate the pics, but the last few times I have come on , it has been William's old pic (with his wife) that is up there. It's the middle pic on the left...anyone else seeing this?
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ghost posts
Where do they go ? I'm ready to give up trying to get posts through. Is anyone else continuing to have difficulty with disappearing posts? This is a test post.
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Update on my surgery
Hi all, I have been home for about five days from the hospital. I just has the esophagectomy, my surgery was in two parts it started on the 10th to prep the stomach. On the 14th was was my esophagectomy and it seems that after 13 days in the hospital everything was going accourding to plan and they let me go home. I am…
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my dad
My dad had an upper GI series done today due to feeling like he has trapped air in his stomach. Well, the radiologist or the technician, that part I'm not sure, told my dad the esophagus appears to be fully blocked. He can eat, it just takes a long time for the food to go where it needs to. I'm so upset. Why can't he just…
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Feeling not as helpless and hopeless
Well I fianlly convinced the ER Dr. to admit my husband and find out why hes not eating and losing weight. In the ER yesterday he weighed 120 pounds. They did a CT today so we are waiting for those results. My husbands friends flew his daughter in from out of town in hopes that he will listen to her, and so that she can…
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Ahhh we found his kryptonite!
Well, it's milk. Being the smartypants that he is--while I was gone, Layne decided to have not one but TWO glasses of milk instead of introducing it slowly as he was told to do by the docs. And he spent last night in the bathroom. :) Dumping. He has promised to be good henceforth. Doing well, drainage on the incision…
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Update on my hubby
Hi all. My hubby had the ultra-sound scope done today to see if the cancer has shrunk. He has already had a PET and CT scan done, but we do not have the results yet of those. The Dr. who did the scope today said that the cancer is 'fried' and thinks that my hubby is ready for surgery. He also said that the cancer doesn't…
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Hello, I am from India, diagnosed with esophageal cancer
Hello, I am from India, diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Doctors here dont tell the patients or try to answer there questions. I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, 3 months ago. No treatment has been started uptil now. If I go to private doctors, they suggest having an immediate operation when I go to government…
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just diagnosed -- need information
Endoscopy diagnosis of malignant tumor in abdominal esophagus. CT scan and ultrasound are being scheduled for staging. I need some basic information of where to go from here. Tumor was "soft" which suggests an earlier stage, but will have to wait for all test results. I need suggestions for surgical/onco team in Phila.…
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I am new here....Feeling helpless and hopeless
My husband was diagnosed in February 2009 with stage 3 EC (T3N1M0). He has gone thru radiation and chemo and had surgery in May. He weighed 217 pinds in February and now weighs 130 pounds. According to a CT, they say the cancer is gone. But, my husband is not getting better. He is still losing weight and has no apptetite.…
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new
i was daignosed feb 2 with esphogus cancer went through 28 treatments of rad and every 28 days recievd chemo 1 bag at hospital then carried a pump bag arond for 5 days for 4 months,had tumers in lower throat with 1 lymph node in right shoulder involved stage 3 or 4,3 months ago docs said no tumors and no cancer in throat…
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Hospital
Hi all, Just wanted to let you know I'm around, but stuck in the hospital again, and my room doesn't get internet very well, that's why I haven't been on. But, I'm here!!! Hopefully getting out this weekend! Love you all! Cathy
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Kim's dad will be getting surgery 12/3!
God is Good---all of the time. I hope I am not reapeating myself---but here is some info... My dad is getting surgery 12/3/09. His surgeon at Duke said they are going to try to do it all laproscopically, but I could tell he was leaving the door open (pardon the pun) to the open approach if necessary. I think this may be…