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MEDI4736
Curious to see if anyone here is on this MedImmune trial. I just got done with my 6th treatment and had my follow up CT scan done this morning. Sitting here on pins and needles waiting for the results.
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Happy Thanksgiving!!
I'm 6+ years from my initial Stage III diagnosis. I'm 3 years out from a recurrence in a lung that had a prognosis of 7-8 months of life. Summing up, I'm still here. I'm thankful for my medical team that has kept me going and for my family & friends who have given much needed support. I'm thankful that I'm here to thank…
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Participation
There doesnt seem to much traffic here since William & Loretta were forced out. Ive posted 2 topics and only got 1 response. So, for that reason I will probally be like the rest of the members who just faded away. To bad alot of informed people and knowledge have gone with them. So, good luck to the few that remain, and to…
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cough
Any successful treatments for persistent coughing - prescriptions or home remedies?
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Survivor of Esophageal and Lung questions
My Husband was initially diagnosed in Nov. 2007 with Stage 3 esoph. cancer, no mets. Chemo and radiation then surgery. Removed his esophagus and replaced with a portion of his colon. This had its own problems, then 1.5 yrs later new cancer diagnosis of upper right lobe lung cancer stage 2. This was removed through a…
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Are there any places to get financial help for those with EC?
My husband was intially diagnosed with stage 1 EC in mid April. By the time he had the esophagectomy at the end of May, it was stage 3. He was T3N1M0. He had a round of chemo then 27 radiation treatments and then another round of chemo. He's done very well through all of it and everyone (including medical staff and…
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Found out My Dad Has Esophageal Cancer
We just found out today my Dad has esophageal cancer, it is squamous cell type. They did a CT scan and looks like it has not spread. Not sure if a CT scan can tell if it has spread to the Lymph Nodes? They have not staged it yet. We are thinking about checking out MD Anderson, but not sure. I would be lying if I said I…
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EC IV survivors
Hey everyone, my dad was recently diagnosed with stage 4 EC mets to liver, he's starting chemo tomorrow, herceptin, cistplatin and xeloda (5fu). Although he doesn't know it, I'm terrified! He has such a positive attitude which is great... surgery and radiation are not an option. Is there anyone here in a similar situation…
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My husband, 1 month post EC surgery, developed constant dry cough
I'm new to the discussion board, but happy you're all out there. My husband had an esophagectomy Feb. 11th, had some major complications, but has been home 2 weeks now. He got great results from the surgical pathology report...cancer free right now! My concern is that in the last week he's developed a constant dry…
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william
i am really missing william, does anyone know how his wife if. this post isn't the same without himd
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Endoscopy after surgery?
Hi, My husband Jeff is an almost 3 year survivor of EC, he had his surgery in September of 2011, his last scan was NED. Back in January he had to have an endoscopy becuase he was given iron which set off a severe GERD attack. Spent hours in the ER for pain management. The first endoscopy found some inflamation, but the…
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Bile
Been waking up in the morning lately with bile taste in my throat lately. The taste makes me throw up at times. Does anybody else have this happen to them? And what do you do or take to remedy this?
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Is spitting blood a common symptom?
Hello everyone, I've posted this on several forums, because I am hoping more people see this and might chime in. Over the past year, I have had several episodes of spitting up blood. It's not from bleeding gums or tooth decay. I feel that the blood is coming from the back of the throat. Over the past year, I felt that I…
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Digestion
I have noticed that my digestion has slowed lately, and by this my bowel movements has also slowed. It seems by this that my acid or bile problem increases. Anybody have this happen to them, and what did you use to remedy.
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Pain under armpits
Under my armpits have been hurting has any body else had this?
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Please help!
My dad - who is 77 - did well with an esophagectomy in July; he developed an infection in the spine (we're assuming from the epidural), though, which has turned into a blood infection. The infection has impacted his heart, so he is being treated in hospital for heart failure, which in turn, has caused kidney failure. They…
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Intestinal blockage questions, please help
Hi everyone, This is my first post on the esophageal cancer page. I have colorectal so that's where I've been posting and everyone on there is wonderfully helpful. My concern right now is for my brother who is dealing with stage two esophageal cancer. He's been on chemo and radiation but then became very sick and had…
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Dilation attempt from below - through feeding tube opening?
My endo doc tried to do a dilation of my esophagus (upper) entering from my mouth / throat per normal procedure, but could not do anything. I am seeing another doc, and as I understand it his plan is to go in through the opening in my stomach where my feeding tube is now. Anyone ever hear of this or know anything about it?…
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Has anyone used Cancer Treatment Centers of America?
Just wondering if anyone has used Cancer Treatment Center of America? They called today and said they accepted him, just needing some suggestions/opinions? We are still waiting to hear back from MD Anderson.
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Anyone use Dr. Swisher at MD Anderson
Has anyone used Dr. Swisher at MD?? My dad finally got an appointment there and we seen him today. He will be his surgeon. Will meet with oncologist next wk and go from there...
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What are your symptoms?
Getting an ultrasound endoscopy next week to see what the 2.1 cm mass is that was found on CT scan. Was told probably benign Leiomyoma ( it doesn't appear on regular endoscopy. ) but I'm getting more symptoms so very concerned, to say the least. Prayers and positive healing thoughts being sent to this board right now. Lisa
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eating after surgery
I don't post much, but I have read and learned so much from this site. Husbands surgery went well. A few issues but nothing major. After a 10 day hospital stay he went home swallowing well, no tube feedings, and looking and feeling pretty awesome for what he's been through. Praise God! But there are sstill a few eating…
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New to the Network
Hello - hope someone can comment on my case. I'm a 51 yr old Mom of two young kids and cann't believe what has happened..... Started feeling not right Jan. 09 and got an endoscopy which showed esophigitis. This followed a ct scan which showed a possible 2.7 cm mass. I was relieved at the time and went about life. March /…
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Anyone use Dr. Shah for surgery
Asking for another, anyone use Dr Prashant C. Shah ? he is now at Fox Chase in Philadelphia was at Brigham and Women's Hospital , Its a little confusing about his true surgical experienc
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Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to those who've alerted us to the PM spamming from earlier today. While we have security measures in place, we can't prevent all spam. We are currently working on measures to try and block this kind of private message spamming. If you received a message from rita44556 prompting you for money,…
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Help Please!!
So after 2 weeks of back and forth with MD Anderson and the lady assuring me she was getting my dad an appointment she says today the insurance won't pay enough!! I'm beyond frustrated and don't know what to do next. Where else should we go??? This had been the only place we looked into and had no idea this would come up!…
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Stage IV GE Junction, metastasis
My husband is an otherwise healty 64 year old who was diagnosed with Stage III, N1, M0 in Feb 2013. He had the standard protocol chemo for this, then radiation. Surgery removed the tumor and several nodes in October at UAB. He did really well, then did the follow up chemo starting in Jan (I think--I'm a bit scattered right…
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Deferred Pain?
Hello, All. My dad had an esophagectomy about two months ago. He has been doing relatively well in terms of recovery from the surgery - but still has a cough and hoarseness - but he developed extreme lower back pain about 4 weeks ago. We've been to numerous doctors, physical therapy, physical medicine, etc. and all say…
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Anyone treated at MD Anderson in Houston?
Hi All, I am new to this site. I have found so much peace already from reading everyones posts. My Dad was diagnosed this past December with Stage 2 EC. He did cemo and radiation as well as sugery. He was cancer free for a few months. We just found out that the cancer has spread to his spine and to his hip. We are looking…
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Insurance won't pay for treatment
The insurance denided the chemo pills. We was ready to start the chemo and the day before we got the call insurance wouldn't cover it. Now they have to reschedule everything. They said they are going to put a port in his chest and half to go get chemo every 2 weeks. But now we have to wait again to hear from them to see…