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My dad is now home
Wow, yesterday the hospice let us take my dad home. We felt thats where he wanted to be. He kept trying to bolt for the door, regardless of wether he had strength or not. Thats my dad.Last night was his first night home. He had been an avid bicyclist so it was clear this morning he thought he was gonna start his routine…
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CT Scan
Hey everyone!!! I have a CT scan coming up in just a few days, and I just wanted to ask everyone to say a little extra prayer (If you pray)...if not just cross your fingers and toes...for me these next few days...I could sure use it!! There was a spot of fluid they were watching by the surgical site that they're not sure…
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WilliamWMarshall
forgive the public post please, but am new here and found it impossible to email or reply to the appropriate post. just wanted to thank you for boosting a sisters faltering faith today! deb
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ANYONE WANTS MOE'S SHOES CAN HAVE THEM-I AM DONE WITH THEM
Well we are in our own room now, after 14 days in ICU, we will be in the hospital 2 weeks tomorrow, I have seen my husband on Death door, I actually know he was so close to dying, he has come so far, I prayed to GOD every day to bring him back to me, and I would never fuss with him again, well maybe just in a different…
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MOE IS JUMPING UP AND DOWN UP AND DOWN
I got a call this morning about 8:30 a.m. from the hospital telling me that Jeff's ventilator had been turned off and the tubes taken out and was asking for his 'WIFE" I immediately got dressed and not drive but ran to the hospital, it had been 12 days that I had got to talk to him, when I walked in, he cried I cried we…
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One more tube out and 2 more to go
Okay, wanted to share more good news, we got our foley out, so he now has his "BIG BOY UNDERWEAR ON" (THAT IS MY SAYING GUYS) he has had a full day, physical therapy, lots and lots of company, and we are tired tired. Busy day, they brought me in a bed so we are set for the night. Jeff has come so far, in just 3 days, but…
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kindness and grace
when my love told me he had ec my heart stopped he was scared and needed me when my love grew tired and weak my faith was tested his outlook stayed focused never give up we pledge daily my love needed me and forever whatever that is I am his and I believe and he believes and he Lives so just for today with kindness and…
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UK centres ?
Does anyone know of a centre in uk that offeres alternative cancer treatments to supplement traditional treatments . I am specifically thinking of esophageal cancer which my brother has - stage 3. Thankyou
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JEFF DOING MUCH BETTER-I THINK WE WILL MAKE IT
Just an update that he is doing much better it is 9:30 and I am still sitting at home, i had to take a break, I talked to his nurse and she said he had a great night, and doing much better this morning, we are trying to wean him off the ventilator, so hopefully we will make progress. Maybe eventually we will decrease tubes…
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ONE WEEK SINCE EC SURGERY-
Just wanted to share with you all Jeff is doing really well and its been one week since surgery, Today he started breathing on his own, very restless, and very alert, they finally had to sedate him to rest, so therefore I had to leave as family was making him agitated. I guess there will be a day he will get to a room and…
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changing Al's chemo need advice
Hi everybody, Went to clinic yesterday to see Dr. Gibson, he came up with a new game plan since Al was having such a hard time with the continous 5fu. He will be getting weekly treatments of 2 chemo meds Platinol & Campotosar. Dr. G said just as effective just different. I know he knows what he's doing but if any one has…
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Lori (Moe)
I wasn't sure if you'd check this or Facebook first, so I just wanted to tell you I am so happy that Jeff is doing better. Also, thought everyone would want to know that Jeff's oxygen level has been able to be turned down so he is breathing more on his own and he is alert when others walk in the room, so a definite…
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Vacation....
Hi everyone!!! I know William posted about being gone on vacation for a short time, and I also wanted to let everyone know I will be gone from Saturday-Thursday...we are going to Sturgis for the motorcycle rally, should be a good time. I will answer everyone's posts until I leave Saturday morning, and will do my best to…
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WILLIAM MARSHALL YOU ARE THE BEST ADVICE OUT THERE ON CANCER THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ALL HE IS
For all those ones out there that needs advice or needs to be uplifted please ask Mr. Marshall, he has helped me in so many ways during my husbands before during and after surgery when I have been down he built me up, when i was scared he lifted my spirits, when i was scared he knew what to say, and when i needed answers i…
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Jeff-IS NOT DOING WELL AFTER DAY 4 OF SURGERY-LUNGS ARE BAD
Papa-Jeff is not doing well his lungs are really really bad, he has developed pneumonia now, doctors are saying the surgery part is healing well but the lung part is terrible i just hope and pray he gets better, they said with him being a heavy smoker is why he is having the problems he is having, I am scared to death, for…
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WILLIAM MARSHALL-MY MOTHER IN LAW NEEDS HER SPIRITS LIFTED
My mother in law needs her spirits lifted, she is having a hard time seeing her son this way with all the tubes, feeding and etc. please give her some advice thanks Moe
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husband diagnosed...i'm having trouble coping
My husband was diagnosed with EC with metastases to the lymph nodes 2 months ago. He refused the treatment offered nearby since he doesn't think it will help his survival chances (chemo and radiation with complete removal of esophagus). We're checking out Cancer Treatment Centers of America to see if they may do some…
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Papa (jeff) IS DOING SO MUCH BETTER, DAY 3 OF ICU
Well, I am home cleaning up and taking a little time to myself, had my daughter stay with him for awhile. I needed a break from the hospital. Jeff is doing much better his oxgyen is much better, he has developed a slight fever from an infection in his nose from the NG tube, he is responding well, and doing what he is told,…
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MD Anderson patients out there?
My husband's aunt was just diagnosed with esophageal cancer involving her trachea and voicebox (one in the same or seperate?) and is set for surgery at MD Anderson. She is a very visual person and would feel much better if she could see photos of the hospital itself for starters. We went to the MD Anderson website but…
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Jeff (PAPA) DOING BETTER TODAY-DAY 2 AFTER SURGERY
Jeff, is doing better today he is responding to us, and knows who we are, he is still very critical, and have been told that he will be in ICU all this week. He has also be diagnosed with early stages of emphasema, thats what happens when you chain smoke i guess. He doesn't seem as agitated today, so each day seems to be a…
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Al back in the hospital
Hey all, I had to take Al to the ER last night it seem that he has what they thought was c-diff, but now there not sure whats going on. All of the cultures are negative, which is good and they are keeping him hydrated since he is having all of the bouts of diarrhea. I know that they are doing the best the can. Last week it…
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JEFF HAD A VERY BAD DAY, AND WE HAD A SCARE
Well, we had a very bad day we got a call at 6:30 AM 1ST day post op, we had quite a scar, hospital called and said that Jeff was having trouble breathing, lungs were "SICK" as the doctor said, and thought his heart was having trouble, but that was not a issue, our issue was him not responding. I wasn't prepared for this…
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Moe
Lori, Jeff's surgery should be all done and behind you. I hope all went smoothly for him, and that he is well on the road to recovery!!! Cathy
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SCARED FOR SURGERY
WELL THE DOCTOR TOLD US TODAY THAT SURGERY IS VERY LONG AND INTENSE, AN ALL DAY SURGERY, ICU FEEDING TUBE AND LOTS OF THINGS COULD HAPPEN I AM VERY SCARED AS A WIFE TO MY HUSBAND I WISH THIS WOULD ALL GO AWAY. THIS MAN IS ONLY 45 YEARS OLD WHY DOES HE HAVE TO SUFFER LIKE THIS ITS NOT SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN TO SOMEONE THIS…
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my best friend dx'd w/stage III esphogeal cancer and I now realize my dad had this too
I found this site by looking for hope of survivors of this cancer. My best friend was recently was dx'd with stage3. He is a strong young man, who now faces a tough road. Moreover, after reading about the symptoms and how it can metastize to the lungs, I relize I was right about my Dad. He passed in July 06 from lung…
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SURGERY SCHEDULED TOMORROW
My husband surgery is scheduled tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. I am so scared right now my stomach has butterflies, even thought william marshall, has gave me good advice and Kitten too, you are still scared. Please keep us in your prayers. We have a long road ahead of us. Thanks You LORI (MOE)
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Hello
Was told have esophagus cancer 3 weeks ago. Will have test to determine stage on 3-3-09.Was told by doctor cat scan looks good.Will have pet scan and scope with ultrasound.Will be treated at Roswell Park Cancer in Buffalo NY.Cancer is at bottom of esophagus. I am in Gods hands now.
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Questions and very little information
Hi group- am new to this forum. Let me just put it all out there. My mom emailed me the other morning to say that she had had an upper GI and biopsy and the results were "not good". The GI doc said she had the "start" of a tumor in her esophagus and they could not operate because it would require they would have to take…
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Al IS HOME
Hey Al's home-- had a touch of pneumonia --on avelox for 11 days. The chmo is on hold until we see Dr. Gibson on Wed. This may not be a bad thing his body could use the rest. I did rest while he was in the Hosp. So all is a little better. Thanks for listening. Hope all is well with all of you. Kathy
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Mediport??
Has anyone experienced a bad mediport? My father needs to have his replaced, somehow it is now in a loop. They cannot draw blood from it, but supposedly it's still safe to use for the chemo. Thanks Erika