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Esophageal Cancer

I need a Help
Hello All, Myself Rinkaul Shukla from India. My mother (62 yrs.) dignosed as squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus. stage 4a. Non matastatic. But non operable due to leson abuts on aorta and trechea. Also enlarged nodes are involved as per CT scan. All other body organs and their functions are well beyond expectation…
Esophageal cancer and dairy products
I did some research on which coutries (or race) have the most people suffering esophageal cancer. That search was not difficult. It is Chinese people by far from others. Then I was thinking what could be the reason behind this. Then I remembered that I heard once about lactose intolerance is the biggest among Asian people.…
Immunotherapy
My husband was diagnosed in January 2013 with Stage III Squamous Cell. He was 36 when diagnosed - active, heathly, non-smoker, lean and no family history. He did chemo/radiation for 6 weeks then surgery. He had clear scans until December 2014 when a tumor came back at the interesection site and a lymph node. He went…
Need help -- excess foamy saliva production when eating
My brother has Stage IV esophageal adenocarcinoma. He is having a problem with a large volume of saliva/mucus coming up. He's drowing in this stuff. Does anyone know how to manage this? It is really distressing him, making it hard for him to eat and he's losing weight.
2 years of remission, now plueral effusion- anyone been here
Update So dad has been NED since his surgery 2014 i say NED but it's been based on physical exams nothing else. We have had a great time since then we've added two (the first and only two)new grand babies. One mine, a year old almost and the other my brothers, 16 months old. Dad went back to work asap, and encountered two…
Complication after surgery - question about saliva and lifestyle
Hi all! My father had surgery for Esophageal Cancer this summer, please excuse my non-techinical terms but I want to make this as clear as I can so I am understood :) He had a total laryngectomy and the plan was to remove the larynx and the cancer ridden esophagus in the upper throat and replace the esophagus w/ a piece of…
Sherdave-More Homework - Gleaning gems of advice from others who've gone B4 U will serve U & Your hu
Hello Sheryl: Pull up a comfortable chair and we’ll continue the chat I started with you earlier. It occurs to me that the information that Paul61 and I have posted is vital to every "newbie." He and my husband have gone through one of the most intense and major surgeries one can have. Yet they are both alive to tell…
Husband 50, diagnosed with Stage IIb adeno
Hi everyone, I have been reading a variety of online blogs and groups since my husband was diagnosed last month, but found this site today and it is REALLY helpful. I have already saved a few of your posts, thank you to all. My husband presented with two episodes of choking on food, and luckily he was already scheduled for…
STOPPING CANCER TREATMENT: DECIDING WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT - (Excellent article by Mayo Clinic)
Hello to all dear friends dealing with a cancer diagnosis- As you can see by the date on the bottom of this article by MAYO Clinic – February 20, 2006, I have kept this on file since then. And rightly so, since my husband, William Marshall, was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer Stage III (T3N1M0) “Adenocarcinoma at the GE…
what happens after doctors decide further chemo will not benefit the patient
My husband is 59. Was a smoker most of his life. Diagnosed in July, 2015. Final Diagnosis was Gastric Adenocarcinoma. Stomach Adenocarcinoma w/signet ring features and Esophagus/Adenocarcinoma w/signet ring features, non-dysplastic squamous mucosa and metastatic lesions. They decided to call it esophageal cancer. They…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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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