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U of M surgery changes
We are really upset. We just received a personal call from Dr. Orringer our U of M surgeon. He is the reason we chose to go to U of M for Clint's treatment. He tore his rotator cuff walking his dog and will be unable to do Clint's esophagectomy on October 9. He said that Dr. Lin will be doing the surgery sometime around…
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esophageal and stomach cancer
Has anyone had this and was able to be operated on? My father just found out he has cancer. They did a gastroscope, thinking he had GERD or reflux and they found a large tumor in the esophagus and some smaller in his stomach and the CAT scan showed one lymph node enlarged. We are waiting to go the oncologist on Monday. The…
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MsContin/Hospice
After a visit to our oncologist, my husband decided to go on Hospice. He is doing so-so but the doctor explained to us that Hospice isn't only for end of life. My husband chose quality over quantity when his 2nd cancer at the cervical of his esophagus recurred in January and spread to his lung. Hospice has been in and…
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Just starting the journey and need guidance
Hello all. My father was diagnosed last week with Stage 3 Adenocarcinoma. The docs said that it has traits of both a stomach and esophageal cancer. He has some swollen nodes around the esophagus and one in his chest, but they have not metastasized. We meet on Monday with the Oncologist to discuss our action plan further,…
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Her+
I was curious if anyone is aware of change from HER- to HER+ ? In my initial endoscope ultrasound and biopsy the tissue was HER-. Now after a year of treatment I still have active lymph nodes. The oncologist is suggesting another biopsy to see if the cancer is now HER+ Haon anyone experienced a switch?
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New to this need advice
My girlfriend is 26 and was diagnosed with esophogucancer about two months ago she has a peg tube installed and is on her second round of chemo I see lots of posts about. Radiation which her doctor hasn't even mentioned I think due to her being on Medicade she wont receivethem care she needs , we have a beautiful 18 month…
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Upcoming Surgery, best advice for support
Hi All, My sister has successfully completed her radiation and chemotherapy at the University of Michigan for her stage IIB esophageal cancer. She has done amazingly well and we are so thankful. She will have her Ivor Lewis surgery in a few weeks and I am hoping for any thoughts/ideas on what I might watch out for on her…
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7 Year Survivor
Hello Everyone, I just wanted to post this August 18 marks 7 years since I was siagnosed with EC at age 32. I am a survivor and there is hope! I am happy to answer any questions you might have. Thanks be to God! David, Hillsboro, Ohio
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taxotere induced diarrhea
any suggestions for significant diarrhea due to chemo (probably taxotere)? I have been suffering since tuesday. been taking diphenoxylate whatever that is without any relief. Don't know what to eat, not that i can keep most things down anyhow. only round two, pretty depressing. PeteD
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Depression or Intuition?
I believe Larry is suffering from depression. I highly doubt that he will give in to medication to treat it. He is insisting that the cancer is back. He has had much difficulty recovering along with several complications. He is very thin and in pain most of the time. He can go several hours feeling great, then out of…
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Michigan warriors
Reminder...There is an Esophagectomy Support Group meeting tomorrow, September 5, 2013 at U of M in the cancer center at 6:30 pm. It is a wonderful group of survivors and newbies. This group was more helpful to Larry and I than any other contact we made. Hope to see you there. Laura
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Maybe esophageal cancer?
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stent
hi everyone my husband has been diagnosed with stage 3 asophegus cancer with mets to his shoulder blade. he is currently on eox chemotherapy but has had to stop the chemo due to severe diarea . for the last 3 days he has had a real problem swollowing and is now having trouble drinking. going to hospital to see about stent…
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Anyone else?
Hi, My husband is almost two years post op for stage 2 EC. We went to Mexico last week and both got terrible head colds. He has had trouble with his stomach since. There is a lot of mucous with this cold. He has lost weight (he normally loses weight when we go on vacation and any time he gets a cold or illness). He is…
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Dissability Benefits
I have fought against larynx cancer and been out for 3 and 1/2 years, I filed for benefits threw dissabiltiy and qualified, but had to wait for 8 months for my first check, which I nearly lost everything....I have had to fight everyother month for my check, I have an esphogaus the size of a pencil , and cant breath enough…
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squamous cell carcinoma
Thanks for the info on the smoothies was wondering does anyone know if curcumin works good to help shrink the tumor we can't do standard treatment was told with age of my mother and were tumor is they can't remove just looking for any hope to help in any way to shrink it down thank you so much
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apricots seeds
can you grind apricots seeds to put in other foods like smoothies not sure what other things to use them in mother can't chew swallow very well does any have any Ideas on anything else she can take would be greatful for any info thank you
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Dad diagnosed with Stage IV EC in August 2012
My dad was diagnosed with EC in August 2012. The tumor is located at the GE junction and was almost 2 inches in size. He was a very strong, active, healthy 65 year old with no symptoms, not even acid reflux. He started having pain in his stomach in July 2012, and was treated for acid reflux. He ended up in the ER in August…
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Thank you!!!!
I can not begin to express how thankful I am for all the notes people have sent to me here through personal messages about Mike and I thought since I now have some strength I would post an update as some people have asked me to. Mike did pass away July 28th at 3:04am at home with our three boys, our daughter-in-law, our…
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treatment for HER2 positive Esophageal cancer
here is the news for claude after his visit to his oncologist this morning: he's going to continue the herceptin every three weeks but she is stopping the folfox ( to maybe go back to it at a later time if ever needed ). he's had six rounds of folfox and she does not want to continue oxaliplatin to avoid bringing on…
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Coughing Fits After Stent? Is This Normal?
My mom had a stent put in 3 weeks ago. She has gone into coughing fits ever since then. Is this normal? We just found out yesterday that her Squamous EC has spread to her liver and kidney. Also looks like the tumor at the surgical site has grown bigger. Even when she drinks water, after a little while, she goes into a…
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another trial to follow for Chemotherapy-Refractory Advanced Metastatic Gastric Cancer
another trial to follow for Chemotherapy-Refractory Advanced Metastatic Gastric Cancer: Apatinib for Chemotherapy-Refractory Advanced Metastatic Gastric Cancer: Results From a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Arm, Phase II Trial J. Clin. Oncol. 2013 Aug 05;[EPub Ahead of Print], J Li, S Qin, J Xu, W Guo, J Xiong, Y…
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Doctor recommended stopping IV fluids-Is this right?
Mom is on hospice at home and keeps coughing up secretions since she has complete blockage. Hospice nurse spoke w/ oncologyst and they are recommending stopping IV fluids. I'm having trouble with this. I know the constant coughing and gagging from the secretions is making her miserable, but stopping IV fluids means she…
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herceptin and heart damage
any new information on the relationship of herceptin and possible heart damage? I have had coronary bypasses and a few other coronary adjustments over the last few years and am concerned with the possiblity of any further damage. Will be talking with my cardiologist soon, but would like to be a little educated first. The…
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pet scan result : treatment working herceptin + folfox for her2 positive relapsed EC
here is the latest news. Claude had his pet scan this morning and got the results, the treatment is working (herceptin + folfox) and almost everything has disappeared. he sees his oncologist next Thursday and we'll know more about what is next. All the best, danièle
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Eating Question
My mother has an esophageal stent and recently asked if I could make her some blueberry muffins. Would anyone know if this would be okay? We have been avoiding bread, but wasn't sure if muffins would also be an issue (texture). Thank you!
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Her2 positive esophageal cancer : trials
this might be of interest to people being treated with herceptin who are HER2 positive. all the best danièle: trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering NYC A Phase II Study of Afatinib (BIBW 2992) in Patients with Advanced HER2-Positive Esophagogastric Cancer Refractory to Trastuzumab --------- at yale cancer center here is…
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update on my dad and question about brain mets
My dad is not doing well at all, his Esop cancer spread to his liver, lungs and now he has brain mets. He had a seizure last week. My dad has been so strong through all this and never complains even though I know how hard this is on him. He is now confused and forgetting people and words. Everything I read said that brain…
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Hope found!!
Mayo results: 1. Told no evidence of cancer in spine. No lesion seen, probably old fracture at L1 with arthritis. Did light up on pet, but MRI confirmed no lesion there. It can turn into cancer, but right now NED there. 2. Echo and EKG is fine to start Herceptin-woo hoo!! 3. Starting Folfox, feels it has been proven to…
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Good News
My Dad was diagnosed with localised esophageal cancer (stage 2 I think) back in April. As he is 78 years of age it was decided that chemoradiation would be the best way to go, although if the treatment wasn't successful surgery would be reconsidered. After lots of discussion with oncologist and surgeon it was felt that…