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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
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Fernando...How Are You Feeling??
Fernando, How are your first day of treatments going for you? I hope you are doing well!! Cathy
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.…
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VOCAL CORD CANCER
TAKING RADIATION TREATMENTS- ANYBODY OUT THERE BEEN THRU THIS
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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.
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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…
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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
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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…
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test
please disergard
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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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Chemo/Radiation Side Effects-Can't Eat, Severe Nausea
Hello. My name is Cheryl and my mother (76 and was in very good health) was diagnosed with Stage 2 EC in May 2008. She was treated with Chemo and Radiation (Chemo weeks 1 and 5, Radiation for 6 weeks). She stopped her radiation the last week because the pain and burning was so awful. She has not been able to eat for 2…
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Trying to connect and share imfo
I dont know where to start. My brother inlaw just went through surgery to see about taking part of his stomach and esoph. out and they closed him up and said that the cancer has metastisised to his liver with several legions. Stage four. He's leaking alot of fluid from his wound and has lost thirty pounds within a three…
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EC Stage 3 diagnosed 14MAR2008
Having benefitted from this site, I am contributing my case in the hope of benefitting the EC community and encouraging other victims of this insidious disease to share their experiences. I have finished radiation and chemotherapy and am maintaining a near-normal (ie demanding) work schedule. Firstly, kudos to William66…
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Eox protocol: yes or no?
Hello, my husband has been diagnosed with stage III esophageal cancer over a year ago. He underwent chemo (Taxotere, Cisplatin, 5FU) almost immediately which greatly reduced his tumor in time for surgery. He had his resection almost a year ago now. He then went ahead with other rounds of the same chemo but after 3 months…
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clinical trials "erbitux" for esophageal ca
Saw a posting by "Dana" about clinical trials would like some info on who and where research is being done. My husband was diagnosed Dec07 with adenoca of GE junction, t3 stage2 and I want to keep abreast on whats happening out there even tho he is now doing well. Also would like to know if research is being done why…
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new diagnosis
My mom was just diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and surgery dosen't seem to be an option. After an ultrasound of the esophagus showed node involvement and some other surrounding areas it was diagnosed stage 111. She has already had to battle ovarian cancer since 2003 with chemo and radiation she is now going…
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EC-Cancer Free since Aug 2006
Dear William - I just wanted to update you on my husband. We sent emails back and forth quite sometime ago! It sounds like you are doing well - I am so glad! You are such an inspiration to All! For all others, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you fighting this awful cancer! I feel bad posting good news when so many…
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bladder cancer metastasized to lung
Are there others out there who after having their bladder removed developed a pleural effusion and found the cancer had metastasized to the lung area? Please reply. Thank you. Clarence1
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Bladder/vaginal cancer
My 83 yr old mother will not be going through Chemo after her radiation because we feel she is not strong enough for it due to compromised kidney function, and an illiostomy after a 7 hr surgery which removed her bladder and most of her vaginal area. Has anyone else had anything similar and made the same decision? Thank…
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Got a cold cant get rid of it
Hi everyone im new here and i have a problem my dad was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer in July. He finished treatment and did well. The problem we have is that we are now deep into the cold and flu season and he has one humdinger of a cold, and he cant shake it. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or…
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nutrition--why can't I eat
I was diagnosed 7/30/07 with EC and get chemo weekly. CTs show improvement and my faith is keeping me strong. I get all nutrition through a tube--resource (like ensure) and pureed foods my wife makes/buys. I can eat icecream, cookies, chips, etc but everytime i eat something cooked I vomit. This morning she made grits and…