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Upcoming surgery
Hi. I am new here. My husband was diagnosed Sept. 2015. After all his diagnostics and after 5 chemos (taxol & cisplatin), and 23 radiation treatments, he is scheduled for surgery on Jan 26, 2016. He also has to have another scope, ct's, erc. Again to see if there is change after treatment? He is T 3 N 2 . I asked doc which…
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"Especially for llohman" - Helpful references for a better understanding of how Esophageal Cancer is
Dear “LL” Just wanted to acknowledge your entry here. Paul is a dear friend and I knew he would answer you about the FACEBOOK group. You will find many knowledgeable and caring people on that site. My husband and I just simply do not post anything on FACEBOOK or TWITTER. But the good thing about the group is that you will…
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Husband diagnosed with esophageal cancer stage 3 (T3N1M0)
This is my first post. I hate that I even had to search for this group!! Getting ready to start week 3 of chemo and radiation. He told me he is having pain in the middle of his chest area, like by the breast bone. He has radiation tomorrow (Sunday) due to Thanksgivig and being closed. To be honest....I am scared beyond…
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Esophageal Cancer Stage III (T3N1M0) survivor now entering 14th year of remission!-THANKSGIVING is A
Our weather here in Virginia Beach, Virginia on this Thanksgiving Day has been divine. The sun has just set. It has been in the low 70s and a gentle breeze has been rustling the autumn leaves all day. I’ve been cooking a little bit each day and putting it in the freezer, since my family won’t be able to gather together…
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Mom is trying to protect me from her new diagnosis. Need answers!
For months mom said she could barely swallow anything she ate. Then a sore throat and lump developed. She saw a doctor who put her on antibiotics for infection. When that failed to help she began seeking a doctor who could fit her in as a new patient with no insurance and wanting to pay cash. After six weeks her first…
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Esophageal Cancer Type IV no Operation 'Survivor'?
I was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer on 29 Sep 2014! Immediately had a CAT Scan to confirm no Metastasis. Was givin a port for chemo. Was given a feeding tube 'just in case'? Started series of chemo and then simutanious Radiation (28). Was scheduled for surgery and about 2 weeks prior I discovered a tiny lump under my…
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Should I go for this Chemotherepy?
Greetings to every member of this family!! My father has been diagnosed with stage four esophageal cancer at GE Junction. He is 75 years old and is quite week (42 Kgs) now. Doctors has prescribed Palliative Chemotherapy for him with injections Carboplatin AUC 5 and Paclitaxel 175mg/m3. I've heard about severe side-effects…
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Dad has esophageal cancer, spread to lymph nodes, kidneys, and liver
Last week my dad called me and told me he had esophageal cancer and that it had spread to his lymph nodes, kidneys, and liver. He's 67 and a heavy smoker. Today he got a feeding tube and a chemo port, and tomorrow he is getting a stent. He says once he gains weight they are going to start chemo. Everything I've read about…
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her2 positive esophageal cancer : question on use of herceptin only in treatment
Hello, I 'd like to hear from people who have her2 positive EC and are now getting herceptin only as treatment. In particular I'd like to know at what point it was decided to continue with herceptin only . was it after a certain number of cycles of chemo and herceptin? was it when the patient appeared to be with NED? the…
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Has anyone opted to NOT have surgery after a complete response to chemo/radiation?
My husband was staged at T2N0M0 and underwent chemo and radiation (for which he had a really rough time and ended up getting a jtube inserted for feeding because he couldnt eat). Recent PET/CT as well as endoscopy are showing no spread to lymph nodes and believe it or not, no tumor (and it was a big one right at the GE…
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Esophageal Cancer Stage III, new person looking for other Stage III
Post for Kristin, Hello all, this is a starting post for Kristin, (PA area) her father is in testing, so far the info includes: He is 60-65 and was diagnosed at stage III. (w/ suspicious local lymph nodes but no distant metathesis) and has been told he is a candidate for surgery after chemo/radiation. Kristin is looking to…
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lost the fight
My dear husband lost his year and a half battle with esophageal cancer 2 weeks ago. He was a fighter they gave him 2 to 4 months and he fought this monster as hard as he could. He didn't want to leave me. I will ALWAYS Love you John
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some symptoms of this cancer?
For the past 3 days I've noticed blood when I spit, its not constant but I notice it in the morning and random times throughout the day, including after eating. Its usually normal spit with traces of blood and in the morning it tends to be a rusty color. Again its more random times. I don't have any other symptoms, no…
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MEDSCAPE SPECIAL REPORT BARRETT ESOPHAGUS and percentage link to EC
This is the cover paragraph with their special report. This article addresses whether there is too much screening--at least, I think that what it is discussing. Again, this is Medscape's material but they indicated it could be shared, printed, emailed, so here it is. Medscape Special Report – November 9, 2011 Barrett…
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DCF Regimen for locally advanced Esophagal cancer
Hi, My father is diagnosed with esophagal cancer- with poorly differentiated squamous carcinoma in middle one third and lesions in lower one third of esophagus. The doctor has recommended for chemotherapy before surgery evaluation . and he is suggesting DOcataxel, cisplastin and 5-FU for three cycles. what are the chances…
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Planned Outage on 10/9
There will be a planned CSN outage on 10/9/15 from 5am-8am EST while the site undergoes some maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. Rowan CSN Support Team
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Pregnancy post esophageal cancer and Esophagogastrectomy
Hi. I am 28 years old and am quickly approaching my 1st anniversary of surgery. July 2008 I had an Esophagogastrectomy at Duke University. My surgeon removed most of my esophagus and the upper part my stomach that connects to the esophagus, since my Stage I tumor was in both the lower part of the esophagus and the upper…
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Burning in esophagus, throat, stomach from 5FU
Thought some of you esophageal CA folks might have some suggestions for me. My husband has nasopharyngeal cancer, and just started a four day infusion of 5FU and Cisplatin. The 5FU is causing intense burning in the stomach, esophagus and throat. Any suggestions on managing this side effect? He has a PEG tube and is pretty…
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Help Needed - Dad newly Diagnosed w/ Esophageal Stage IV
I apologize for the length, first post and I want to make sure I include everything for anyone who's interested. ***My most important questions regarding overall treatment will be towards the bottom. Any help or suggestions is extremely appreciated at this time. Hello, My name is Jeremy and I'm 28 years old living in the…
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Is this normal?
I know everyone says that healing after Ivor lewis surgery takes a long time but is it normal 9 weeks after surgery to be nauseaus with vomiting and dry heaves all day every day to the point where you can't get out of bed all day? My husband was doing sort of OK a few weeks after the surgery but then got pneumonia from…
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Husband just diagnosed with stage 4 Esophageal Cancer
I came across this site and I am hoping I can get some answers. My husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 Esophageal Cancer on Aug 28, 2015. It has mastizied to L-2,3,5 and H-11 and 12 vertabre. The tumor on L-3 fractured the vertabre. It is also in his lymphnodes, adrenal glands, a tumor the size of a baseball in his…
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Elderly 80's Survivors - Are any here? My Dad was just diagnosed at 83 yrs old. Looking for inspira
Hi everyone, God bless each of you. My Dad was just diagnosed with adeno. esophag. cancer. He was fit untili this last year... has played tennis every week for about 50 years.... We are still getting info on if it has spread. I'm researching for my folks to get practical info and support/inspiration. Please share your…
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New diagnosis for my husband and I am here looking for support and information!
Hello everyone. I have been reading some encouraging stories on esophageal cancer survivors. This has really been the first place for me to find some hope. My husband was diagnosed July 31st in Missoula Montana, where we had just moved to from Kansas City. At that time we did not think it had spread and we would need to…
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Esophgeal Cancer - my story.
My name is Ralph ( 55 years old ) and I was diagnosed with stage 2 esophageal cancer at the GI junction in March of 2015. About 10 years ago I was diagnosed with Barrets disease caused by acid reflux and had been following up with yearly or every 2 year Endoscopy's. However I let the time lapse from 1-2 years to 4 because…
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Social Security Disability
Hi, I have a S.S.D. question. I worked as a Tool and Diemaker for almost 31 years. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 esopghageal cancer just before my 49th birthday. Having never been a smoker and very light drinker it was quite the shock. I underwent the chemo and radiation treatments and went on disability right at the…
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please help" debilitating nausea, vomiting, and severe pain 5 weeks after surgery...he can't get out
My husband had his Ivor Lewis surgery 5 weeks ago for stage 2, N0MO. He had a few complications but overall was managing. He was up and moving, talking to people, taking care of himself, managing the surgical pain, doing his breathing exercices. Then he developed pneumonia a few weeks after I brought him home because he…
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Planning a wedding while Dad has Cancer
Hi There - I recently got engaged (age 31) and was busy choosing a date to get married in Spring 2016 when my father very suddenly was diagnosed with Stage 4 EC about a week ago. It's in his liver, lymphnodes, and lungs as well as his esophagus. He just had his first cycle of chemo on Friday and was luckily eligible to…
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mother's endoscopy
Hi. My mother has been having some trouble swallowing for a couple of months and some annoying coughing here and there. She saw a doctor while on vacation in Ecuador. They did an endoscopy of her esophagus and the doctor said she had a hiatal hernia but nothing malignant but I dont know, the endoscopy looks weird(but I'm…
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Hereditary/Genetic links
My husband was only 40 when diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the gastro-oesophageal junction in September 2014. He was going to our local doctor since January 2014 and she was treating him for reflux, he went to her 4 times over an 8 month period but he didn't get sent for a scope until August when he had trouble…
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STAGE 3 ESPOPHAGEAL CANCER SURVIVOR - POSITIVE JOURNEY
Update from my husband.... I am a 56 year old non smoker and Stage 3 survivor of esophogeal cancer. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 on November 6, 2013. I was treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC. My treatment began with 6 weeks of chemo therapy with infusion pump. My next 6 weeks consisted of chemo therapy with…