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Esophageal Cancer

round 2 for chemo
Hi everyone, Tomarrow Al goes for round 2 of his Epirubicin and Oxaliplatin. He still has his constant 5fu pump. I am just very nervous that his labs may not be good enough for the 2nd round. I always get nervous the day before Dr's appts. You never know what the numbers will be if he's lost weight etc. On top of that he…
chemo post surgery
Has anyone had chemo after going thru the chemo/radiation/surgery protocol? Wondering if the 2nd go round of chemo is similar to the 1st? I don't think alot of studies have been done on this.... Katrina
mouth sores
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion about how to relieve mouth sores from chemo. Al has recently gotten one around his lower lip. I any one has a suggestion please right back. Thanks Kath
Stent info needed
Five days ago my mother had a stent put in and we would like to hear any info on what to expect. She was able to take clear fluids for the first 4 days but today has been vomiting and unable to keep anything down. Any suggestions or info would be appreciated.
OUR JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN
We have begun our journey our surgery is scheduled for July 14, in Tulsa Oklahoma, we have a long road adhead of us, but I know with faith, friends, and GOD we will get through this. i will keep you all posted. I don't like the cancer word anyway but i know everyone don't like that word, but we somehow always know life is…
Hope Everyone is Doing Well!!
Hi everyone! Just thought I'd post a note...hope everyone is doing well!! I know Don has posted how he is doing after surgery and am glad he is recovering well, and Moe's husband is due to have surgery in a couple weeks...my prayers will be with them during that time! Has anyone heard how Fernando is doing?…
Stents in the throat????
My husband is having a heck of a time recovering from trtment of chemo/rad/lap surgery. Diagnosed stage 4 in July. His surgery was 11-28-08 and he is still hospitalized. He's got a fistula aka leak which has formed a pocket above his lung and they have a drainage tube which is draining green gunk. They just did an xray…
Update for DJ43
My wife DJ had to go into hospital 06/01/09--potassium had gotten low, some malnourishment. While there, did MRI because of back pain--found stage4 tumor in spine. If you are having any back pain, check it out. She had history of back problems, so wasn't looked at closely. Very fast growing tumor within last 3-4 months.…
Update to my Father's Condition - Stage IVB EC in the Liver, Lymph Nodes with Multiple Pulmonary Emb
Here’s an update for where we are. My father, Howard, has been diagnosed with Stage IVB Esophagael Cancer. Dr. Juergens at John Hopkins indicated that his tumor is inoperable, that his Liver is 30% involved and that it’s in his lymph nodes. She also indicated that there is a lot of calcium in his blood and recommends tests…
Fernando.....???
Fernando, I hadn't seen you post any updates lately on here or the colon board, I was just curious as to how your treatments are going for you?? I hope they're going well and you've been able to go to work, I know that's what you were striving for!! I have my follow up CT scan next week to see how everything looks, if all…
Husband stage IV in hospital...I'm having trouble with unknowns.
My husband was told stage IV spread to lymphnodes and lungs on 4/23/09. He is 32 years old, and we have two small children ages 4 and 1. Our families have not been as helpful as I hoped or thought they would be with the kids. I am having a hard time not being with my husband at the hospital. Also, It seems he has fallen so…
SPOUSE IN OKLAHOMA TRYING TO COPE WITH ESOPHEGEAL CANCER ANYONE ELSE AROUND OKLAHOMA
anyone else in or around oklahoma fighting this kind of cancer if so i would love to chat with you and get your input. thanks Moe
Update
I had my follow up CT's and bloodwork, all that jazz on Thursday....all looked ok....and my port was removed on Friday. I hope everyone else is doing well too!!! Cathy
Update # 2
Finished radiation on May 13. Was reevaluated on 26,27. Have surgery scheduled for June 15. Surgeon will do MIE surgery unless he runs into problem then will do Ivor Lewis. I am ready to get this over with and try and have a somewhat normal life.Those of you who have been just diagnosed it is a heck of a ride but keep the…
Question for WilliamWMarshall
Good afternoon... my dad had esophagectomy at UPMC with Dr. Luketich. He is not recovering as well as we had hoped... The procedure was April 15, he was in ICU for a week, stepdown for 3 days and a regular room for 3 days. He came home on the 29th. Dad owns his own company and has not been interested in returning to…
Newly diagnosed
My husband was a 45 year old man very healthy hadn't been sick in 20 years never been to a doctor and worked anywhere from 45 to 50 hours a week, worked outside when he was off from sun up to sundown, and a very impatient man. When we got the news that he had cancer we were devasted we never expected that, for this man to…
Edward A. Mantovani 6-25-30 - 5-6-09
It is with great saddness that I tell you my father of my dear father's passing. My father passed away May, 6, 2009. Dad braved this beast and fought hard and strong all the way. He had a goal to see his beautiful twin grandchildren be born he was there that day stronger then ever. He had 9 wonderful weeks with them then…
Fernando...How Are You Feeling??
Fernando, How are your first day of treatments going for you? I hope you are doing well!! Cathy
Diagnosed April 8 with BOTH Adenocarcinoma of Rectum and Adenocarcinoma of Esophagus. Started Chemo
I've posted this on the colorectal board as well On April 7th, 2009 I had rectal bleeding from 7pm thru 5am prompting my visit to a gastroenterologist on the morning of the 8th. I had dismissed prior blood in stool as being related to hemorrhoids for over a year. Aside from an obvious need for a stat colonoscopy, regular…
Update
Started treatments April 1st. Chemo cisplatin , ironotectan , radiation.April 14 ended up in hospital. Severe vomiting , diareha. Spent a week in hospital. Was told side effect of ironotectan. They have since cancelled the last two treatments of chemo.Still on radiation 17 more. Then will have surgery.Was knocked down but…
update on dad
It is 2:30 in the morning, I am holding one of my 11 week old twins in shock. We were told that Hospice is the next step. Dad was hospitalized early this week, he has had many tests and the beast has taken over, he is retaining fluid in his stomach and thereis full involvement in his liver, his dr was less then kind in…
Post surgery complications
I had an esophagectomy w/ a gastric pull-up in June of 2007. Things were fine untill Apr of 2008. I started getting abdominal pains occasionally after I eat. It is different foods I have already had and at different times. I also am having the hardest time putting on weight even after trying high calorie protein drinks.
My dad's EC Stage 3
Hi, I'm new to this board. My father was diagnosised with EC on 12/12/08. He's scheduled for surgery on 3/30/09. He is 70 years old and his finished 4 rounds of chemo., FOLFAX and had a fanny pack for 48 hours. The chemo has done a great for him. The tumor has shrunk. He's been able to eat again and has gained some weight.…
VOCAL CORD CANCER
TAKING RADIATION TREATMENTS- ANYBODY OUT THERE BEEN THRU THIS
Results
Found out my staging. Stage 3 t3 n1. I am 48 years old. Was told treatment. 2 months chemo,cisplatin and Irinotecan. 5 weeks chemo and radiation. Possible surgery to follow.Sounds like a lot of chemo. The n1 is possible the cancer is next to noid.
lonely and tired
My husband Steve was diagnosed with esophogeal cancer in April of 2005. it is also now in his stomach and liver. The chemo treatments have been very hard on him and also our 5 kids. My husband's boss has allowed him to work from home for the last year. He barely has the strength to get out of bed. It is so hard to see him…
just starting
Just got the news and having all put in so as to be ready for the cemo/rad., have only been told it is a stage11 and need the final tests to see if it has spread anywhere, this site is going to be a big help as it sure can feel lonely and hopeless now, wish all here the best in this fight, john dylan
New Member - 8 year survivor
Greetings to all having to deal with this dreadful disease. Briefly... I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in October, 2000. Had chemo, radiation and, finally, surgery (Ivor Lewis) in April, 2001. Staging was Stage IIb with suspected lymph node involvement, but downstaged to IIa when the nodes showed clear after the…
test
please disergard
Esophageal Strictures (narrowing) 9/6/08
My husband has had a problem with post-op stricture at the anastamosis site in the esophagus; we are on our 7th dilation to "stretch" it and if that does not succeed soon I expect the MD will want to put in a stent. Has anyone out there had this problem? When it starts to narrow he has problems getting the food down and…

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