Please remember that these discussion boards are a public forum, which means open to the public (i.e. non-CSN members) and the content can be found via internet search engines. Members are strongly advised not to share personal identifiers such as real names, email address, telephone number, street address, etc. This information can be used to identify you and link you to the content you provide. Other areas of CSN are restricted to members only and cannot be found by search engines.

Esophageal Cancer

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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Taxotere Side Effects
Hello, I am posting this question for anyone who has been taking Taxotere. My sister was diagnosed with stage 4 metasticized breast cancer in Feb 2007. She has been on tamoxifin but her white and red blood cell counts really have not had any improvement. Her onco has been worried about the size of her tumors (they are…
Stomach Cancer
Hi, My 75 y.o father was diagnosed with Stomach Cancer in June this year. As a result he had surgery in which 3/4 of his stomach was removed. The cancer had not spread to his lymph glands. He had 4 1/2 months of Chemo & Radiation which left him unwell and 30 kgs lighter. He still has an appetite however seems to be losing…
FYI # of people in chat room
does not show appropriate numbers of people in room when you are viewing discussion boards.
posts
It would be helpful if a member could access his/her posts from the start page. I posted yesterday and can't find my post anywhere. How long does it take for a message to post?
anaplastic astrocytoma grade III
Hi my name is Louie. I was just diagnosed with AA. I was able to have the tumor removed. So I'm now waiting for my radiation and Temador treatments to start. I expect them to start on the 24th of oct. I've been very positive throughout this whole event and hope to stay that way. Can anybody share with me their experiance.…
Local Suport Groups
Why not list local cancer support groups, like by area code. SteveH07
Esophageal Online Support Group
Here is a link (you will have to cut and paste)for a very active online suuport group made up of EC patients and caregivers. There is a wealth of information about treatments, procedures,doctors,hospitals etc...and people that are helping people at this site. The moderator was a cargiver for his mother who has beaten this…

Esophageal Cancer

Discussion List

Discussion Boards