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Esophageal Cancer

Option on Stent vs J Tube
Hi All, My dad has Esophegal Cancer which he was diagnosed with in 2021, to date he has had 2 rounds of chemo and 2 rounds of radiation, as a family we decided we did not want to go the surgery route. The second time was because there were signs that the cancer had moved into a small section of the liver. He finished last…
Young Esophageal Cancer Patient
Hi everyone, my name is Emily, and I was diagnosed with Stage 3A Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus at the age of 26. I wanted to share my story with those who might find it helpful, or just insightful in the journey of someone going through this cancer treatment at this age. In May of 2021, I ended up in the ER with upper…
Esophageal Cancer Treatment/doctor recommendation
We are still waiting for the pathology results post-endoscopy, but the Dr. found a 5 cm tumor which he said is highly likely cancer. I understand that the best treatment depends on many factors (e.g., stage, type of tumor, etc. ). We live in North California (but we can move if needed). Do you have any recommendations for…
Late term side effects of radiation
Long story short, I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the glottic larynx. Went through radiation and chemo. About three months out. I was given the amazing news that I am in remission. However shorty after about three weeks I started having trouble breathing. It got worse and worse. I then went to the ER I was…
protocel
are there any people that have undergone the protocel treatment for thier cancer?
Herceptin and heart damage
Has anyone continued with herceptin after having a decrease in ventricular ejection fraction? I have been on docetaxel, carboplatin, and herceptin for stage one invasive ductile carcinoma which is her2 and estrogen receptor positive. The plan was to continue the herceptin for a year but my Echocardiogram is showing some…
New Diagnosis Preliminary T3N2Mx
61 year old female. Endoscopy yesterday with a preliminary finding of T3N2Mx. Completely stressed out, as my father died from esophageal cancer in 1999. This was not really on radar as I have never smoked, seldom drink, and I am pretty healthy overall (My father had a smoking history although he had given it up many years…
Need surgeon advice
Good evening, im sorry if this is on here already. I couldn’t find it when I searched. My husband was just diagnosed with T2N1 EC. I have worked I radiation therapy for 25 years so I’m no stranger to this disease but it’s very different when it hits home. Based on my experience, I feel he will have pre-op chemoradiation…
Dad with esophageal cancer
Hi I am here to ask for some hope since my dad has 74 year got diagnosed with esophagus cancer on mid of june he will have the surgery in aboutvtwo weeks his cancer hasnt spread to any organ per last diagnosed have any of you had a surgery at that age my dad has never smoke or drink alcohol i am scared my soul in now in a…
A positive message of hope
Hello all, My name is Marci and I come here ocassionally to tell you that there can be light at the end of the tunnel. I am a caregiver to my husband, who was diagnosed with esophageal cancer aged 66. He had adenocarcinoma at the junction to his stomach. He had the normal chemo and it did not touch his tumour which was…
38 and diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer
I am a 38 year old male from Minnesota. Non smoker my entire life and pretty much a social drinker until recently. Since essentially Christmas of 2016, all I can say is I have just felt "off". Not really depressed, just unmotivated, undriven, and lethargic. It has happened a few times in the past 2 years that I woke up…
Refusing any Treatment for Esophagul Cancer
I'm early stages T1b, but don't fancy the Ivor Lewis treatment and what can come with it, so I know that my chances of survival are low. But how low, I don't know and how long before symptoms. The information out there is shockingly scant.
I’m New Here And In Search Of Help
Hello, I am a almost 39 year old male who was diagnosed with Barrett’s Esophagus in on St. Patrick’s Day 2011 when I was 27 years old. When I was diagnosed I immediately tried to get ablation surgery but because my spots were some of the smallest another doctor had ever seen it was denied and I instead recommended to do…
Still losing weight from Esophageal Cancer.
My husband age 74 was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma Cancer in May, 2022 after choking on food while on vacation. His treatment was 23 sets of radiation, 5 chemotherapy followed by a 13 hour Esophagectomy with Thoracic Esophagogastrostomy Creation. He was told after the surgery that the radiation/chemotherapy had removed…
Did anyone experience this as primary symptoms
Hello, My name is Rob. For over a month now I have experienced a mass amount of clear mucus production to the point of gagging. There was blood in some but since my nightly nosebleeds stopped so did the blood in the mucus. Now it's just clear mucus mainly in the A.M. or after I eat a big meal. Mild dysphagia with no chest…
Small Cell Carcinoma
HIs anyone out there dealing with Small Cell Carcinoma, please reach out to me. I am almost 10 years survivor of Small Cell Carcinoma, it was in my liver, my Stomach and my pelvic. you can beat it, reach out to me with any questions so i can share my story with you, and be of some support along your journey. Believe and…
Afraid it’s back..
Been in remission from EC for about 2 1/2 years. Beat it back with just chemo and proton radiation from Mayo Clinic. But now I’ve developed a small lump I can feel in the back of my throat. Having a CT scan this week but my gut feeling is that it is back. I know I should be more positive but what else would it be ? Don’t…
Any long term survivors with stage 4
I have survived 1 year with Stage iv esophageal cancer. It spread to my bones and liver, and immunotherapy made my body attack itself too and I nearly died from liver failure as a result. I have also gone through many rounds of chemo that did nothing but make me sick and thin, as my cancer grew. However, I have always been…
Dumping Syndrome
Hello. I was recently diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma in 2021 and underwent chemo, radiation and an Ivor Lewis surgery (resection) of the lower part of my esophagus and top portion of my stomach in February, 2022. I am recovering well and feel great, but I am having issues with Dumping Syndrome. Wondering if anyone has…
Afraid I have esophageal cancer. I am extremely scared.
I know this forum is meant for those who have been diagnosed with the disease and I absolutely respect them and if this type of post bothers you. Feel free to not respond Getting that out of the way. I am a 28 year old male. Never smoked or drank a day in my life. I have dealt with reflux for about 7 years off and on. I…
Help please - 6 weeks post surgery
Apologies for any terms used that make no sense as I realise this is pimarily a US occupied board and I'm based in the UK. My wife (50) was diagnosed in May last year, we have had 4 rounds of chemo and an esophagectomy performed on 5th December 22, investigation of the tumor and the 40 lymph nodes removed are all positive…
scared and going down the google rabbit hole
hello, This fall I began to notice small things about my swallowing that were slightly off. I seemed to eat just fine but noticed maybe sometimes that bread didn't go down as fast as other food. I never really put much thought into. Now, in late October I started noticing my throat felt tight between my breastbone and my…
Too much Chemo?? Advice / experiences.
Hello and best wishes to all of you on this board. My father in law with esophageal adenoCa stage 4 is trying to decide how much chemo to continue to take and for how long. I know this is typically a highly personal decision, but I'm sure he needs to have a better sense of what chemo side effects COULD be around the…
How many rounds?
Doc says I will be having chemo until it stops working. On round 35. Stage 4. Stopped oxoliaplaten on round 15. Now on 5fu, herceptin and keytruda
ESOPHAGEAL CANCER Treatments in India
Hello All, I wanted to know if someone of your family or friends have a successful Stomach Cancer treatments in India. Let me know how the treatment was and where. Please help. Thanks, Vijay
Throat cancer
I have had throat cancer twice leaving my epiglottis nit working and me on a Gtube for life,so they say. I am hoping there is someone out there that can tell me that the epiglottis can be replaced and eating real food will again be a joy in my life.
Tomorrow will be 1 month since my cancer diagnosis....
Hello all, my name is Jeff. I just joined this network to maybe gain some insight into what to expect coming up. I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer on 9/6/2022 and found out that it was Stage IV on 9/15/2022. My first round of chemotherapy started on 9/20/2022 and I am currently going through my 2nd round (of 12…
Back Pain...
Getting some right upper back pain after eating. Is this common after an esophagectomy? Could the back pain be a symptom of an esophageal stricture or dumping syndrome? The pain isn't from acid reflux. I will be seeing my doctor in a couple weeks. Or should i see the doctor immediately...?
Esophageal Cancer Caregiver
Hi. I’m a 47 yo woman who just married my long term fiancé in 6 days last May which was a week after he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. We underwent chemo and radiation in June. Had some bowel issues that arose and had to have an emergency surgery which took a lot to recover from. In September he had an…
Newly Diagnosed
I am 41 years old and they found the tumor in my throat on October 4th. I will admit I am terrified at the thought of chemo and such a major surgery. I have read so many of the topics here and conversations and it does give me hope but also at the same time dread. I do have a wonderful support group, family and friends and…

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