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    Esophageal Cancer

     

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    • User: "JKGulliver"

      Skin care

      Four days ago, my husband accidentally pulled out the needle going from his chemo pump to his IV port. When the needle goes into the port, the nurses put a film bandage over it. The chemo dripped out …
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      Started by JKGulliver
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "AKRN2013"

      Update on Dad (dudley22)

      I have not been posting in a while but I have been reading everyone's updates. I am so grateful I have found this site where everyone is so supportive. I wanted to update on Dad's treatment plan. He c…
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      1 comments
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      Started by AKRN2013
      Most recent by paul61
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "jcarol"

      Clint's plan

      We finally have a firm plan of treatment. Clint is feeling well right now and we are walking daily for 2 - 3 miles. In addition, he is using an "inspiration spirometer" to help maximize his lung capac…
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      6 comments
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      Started by jcarol
      Most recent by morley
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "skyhawk"

      5 Years

      I just had my 5 year appoingments at MD Anderson and all is good. T3N1Mo 5 years ago. Chemo/Rad then IL with no problems. Back to job as firefighter in 9 months and hiking Appalachian Trail. I am doin…
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      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by skyhawk
      Most recent by Deathorglory
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "Dad'sfight"

      TOLD

      Told today that they believe Dad has bone cancer. We went to ortho today for what I thought was tear in ham or quad. Actually dad broke his hip and xray showed lesion and leasipn probably cancer. Stat…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Dad'sfight
      Most recent by Christine135
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "RKMikulski"

      Muscle loss

      I am so confused. Hubby is 11 weeks post ivor Lewis suppose to go back to work in 2 weeks. He has lost 50 pounds and a lot of muscle tone. He cannot walk across the room without tearing is Achilles. H…
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      4 comments
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      Started by RKMikulski
      Most recent by LauraandLarry
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "lovelylily"

      Diagnosed with recurrence

      I was just diagnosed with a recurrent esophageal cancer. The tumor is a bit lower than the original site. I am not a candidate for surgery because of poor lung function. Will be starting chemo again n…
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      4 comments
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      Started by lovelylily
      Most recent by ualgal
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "LauraandLarry"

      Facebook

      How and where is the Facebook site? How to I get on there? I know this has been asked alot...sorry!
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      5 comments
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      Started by LauraandLarry
      Most recent by mruble
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "sella"

      Mother with EC - Newly Diagnosed

      I just came across this chatroom and am very grateful that I found this. My mother was recently diagnosed with EC and is in the process of having tests done. They are not sure at this point what stage…
      22 views
      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by sella
      Most recent by Ladylacy
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "Dad'sfight"

      Question about Lymphnodes

      Dad only had 12 lymphnodes removed during surgery, all came back clean. Then I've been reading where some have had up to 20 removed and 1 was positive. I guess I'm second questioning if anyone had had…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by Dad'sfight
      Most recent by eternalife
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "Dad'sfight"

      bone cancer,advice hope?

      Stage 4. Bone cancer in hip ans sm. Spot in spine. Is thete anyone that has lived long time with this. Can chemo and radiation work?
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by Dad'sfight
      Most recent by Dad'sfight
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "Christine135"

      One kick after another

      So today we saw the new Pulmonologist who spent over an hour with us going over Mike's CT scans from Wednesday as well as his results from his spirometry test which shows his lung air level is 41%. It…
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      8 comments
      0 point
      Started by Christine135
      Most recent by Dad'sfight
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "Dad'sfight"

      Any long time survivors of Mets to bones?

      Desperate to find survivors of bone mets.
      25 views
      0 point
      Started by Dad'sfight
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "JimsBrother"

      Gatoraid's Final Update

      Hello everyone, it's been a while since I posted though I have been in and out reading. It's been quite a journey since 8-17-2010 when my brother Jim aka Gatoraid, was diagnosed. We thought he might b…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by JimsBrother
      Most recent by eternalife
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "LauraandLarry"

      Update on Larry

      Almost 3 months post surgery, more problems. The guy can't get a break. Yes he is cooperating a little more. Yes he is feeling crappier everyday. He was sent for a chest xray today and cried. His voic…
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      5 comments
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      Started by LauraandLarry
      Most recent by eternalife
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "TerryV"

      Class of 2011 - ROLLCALL!

      I'll start :-) Nick, age 48, diagnosed T3N1M0 on May 19, 2011. 28 rads & 2 weeks inpatient Cisplatin/5FU. THE 09/08/2011, Clean Path 09/13/2011. Since then? CT on 12/13/2011 Met with surgeon in Januar…
      128 views
      42 comments
      0 point
      Started by TerryV
      Most recent by callerid
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "anclawson"

      Newly diagnosed, looking for advice & inspiration

      My sister was just diagnosed, and we were all shocked - she had no symptoms with the exception of a swollen lymph node. my sister is only 43, and has a young family, she has an extremly active lifesty…
      73 views
      18 comments
      0 point
      Started by anclawson
      Most recent by LauraandLarry
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "sareta_bcn"

      MDA and Dr. Hofstetter NEED OPINION PLEASE

      Good afternoon! Hope everyone is doing well. My mom just got dx with EC SCC Upper esophagus (20 cm from incisors) and we have an appt. Thursday at MD Anderson with dr Hofstetter. Has someone used him …
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by sareta_bcn
      Most recent by callerid
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "callerid"

      Regimen

      So it's been 6 months since my husband's diagnosis and he is getting ready to go back for another scan. Time with the doctor always seems somewhat limited so I want to get as much information as I can…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by callerid
      Most recent by callerid
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "Christine135"

      Restrictive Pulmonary Disease

      First of all thank you to everyone who has follwed my stories about my husband Mike and his fight with re-occuring Stage 4 esophageal cancer. I can not thank you all enough for the support and prayers…
      37 views
      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by Christine135
      Most recent by Donna70
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "tcaba"

      Things could be worse I guess

      For recurrence originally treated surgically, surgeon does not recommend at my age of 56, additional surgery due to complications, dangerous possibilities and even the D word. So it's back to radiolog…
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      0 point
      Started by tcaba
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "WifeOfSurvivor2Be"

      Sleeping and Acid Reflux

      I used to see a lot of post about suggestions of sleeping. My husband is almost 6 months out from his surgery and finally seems to be doing better. He just started back to work today! The biggest issu…
      291 views
      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by WifeOfSurvivor2Be
      Most recent by LauraandLarry
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "Christine135"

      False Positive PET scan

      I have posted about my husband who was diagnosed with Stage 4 EC that tested positive for HER2 (the most aggressive breast cancer gene)back in April 2012, went through chemo and radiation from the end…
      268 views
      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by Christine135
      Most recent by Dad'sfight
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "LauraandLarry"

      ER visit again

      So Larry told me late last night that he has been having blood in urine and clots. When I asked him when it started, he said yesterday morning! He showed me (sorry graphic), it was pure red with many …
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by LauraandLarry
      Most recent by Dad'sfight
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "LauraandLarry"

      Vocal Chord Paralysis

      Larry really has done pretty well this week as far as moving forward with strength and endurance. His mood is beginning to change for the better...a wee bit. He went for another dilation on Monday and…
      38 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by LauraandLarry
      Most recent by Dad'sfight
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "tcaba"

      What a crumy roller coaster that I'm waiting in line to ride.

      ct/pet Today indicated one small recurrence at anastamosis, a hot spot in the lower spine and also in right hip. Doctors do not believe it to be cancer related but are consulting bone specialist. We c…
      23 views
      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by tcaba
      Most recent by paul61
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "LauraandLarry"

      Question

      How much weight do you have to lose before you are in the danger zone? Larry continues to lose weight. He refuses to make an appointment and he eats very little due to his throat issues. When he does …
      26 views
      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by LauraandLarry
      Most recent by jcarol
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "sham81"

      Life 10 months down the lane

      hi guys, i was a regular here about a year back.....my dad passed away on august 5th 2012 ....i still see him when i close my eyes.....n when i am drunk.......a lot has happened since my dad has passe…
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      0 point
      Started by sham81
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "RKMikulski"

      Anyone have a Stent

      My husband is 6 weeks Ivor Lewis post op. EC sucks, I really have no other words for it. Anyway, we have had several dilations that only last a few days. Now the Doctors want to put a stent in. I woul…
      41 views
      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by RKMikulski
      Most recent by paul61
      Esophageal Cancer
    • User: "mattpauls"

      Father recently diagnosed

      I never thought I find myself on one these boards, but it is great to see there is such a willing support group. My father visited the gastroenterologist in metro Detroit where he lives to investigate…
      46 views
      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by mattpauls
      Most recent by callerid
      Esophageal Cancer
     

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