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Eric and Michelle, where are you??
I know you moved and were without internet but please check in so we know you're okay. Your last post talked of being very winded and having no stamina so of course, I'm worried as I'm sure are others. Hugs Rita
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Another Christmas I never thought we'd have
It won't be a white Christmas for us this year...no snow. But it's the third Christmas since husband's diagnosis in July 2009. I truly didn't think we'd get these and I'm grateful. Another day to go to Mass, have our usual Christmas dinner, talk with the grand kids on the phone. I'm happy.
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Happy Holidays
To my dear friends, I wish you all a very happy holiday season. I know some folks here probably don't celebrate Christmas, however, whatever your faith, belief or situation, I wish you all the very best. I will be celebrating Christmas with my parents, my brother and his family this year. It will be such a difficult time…
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Labs are OPTIMAL
Well, 7 days of radiation, and two chemo infusions. The oncologist (Dr. Tucker) let me look at the lab reports on the blood draws, and every thing looks good, except for the things that look great. What a great feeling that gives. I asked about HER2/neu testing, and he said, "Oh yeah. We did that. You are negative. We…
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Another view of the evil "Free" healthcare
William, First of all, I want to say that I mean no disrespect to either Chantal, Bill or Loretta. On here, I've seen many jabs at the "Free" systems and the coming "Obamacare" as it's called. I've refrained from replying in the name of peace. I only interject in an attempt to share another side that you may not be…
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What a bunch of crap!
During the month of November Don (my husband) had trouble with food getting stuck - he wasn't choking, and it wasn't every meal, but became troublesome enough that he went to our primary care doctor. He had Don do a barium swallow test and sent him to a gastroentrologist that recently moved into the suite of offices at our…
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Creating links in messages
Tiny bit technical, but for those of you who want to insert clickable links in your messages, here is the technique. <a href="http://www.pagetodisplay.com"> PAGENAME </a> --Jerry
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Any long time forum members here have estimates--see below...
...on how many members here have survived 3 or more years after early stage IV diagnosis?
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WINDED and METS questions-no tests for me......
Hey all. Got a question for all of you..... Getting winded this last week just walking to get the mail and I "assume" this is "mets" to the lungs. I feel as though I pushed a 1300 pound boulder uphill just walking to the mailbox, literal. Then I sit ans regain my calm breathing. Not too dizzy just hard to get feeling like…
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Health Care in Canada vs. US
Let me just say this: if i were rich aint no other country I would want treatment in cept the USA, period. Being midddle class I am blessed to live in CANADA because my treatment is completely covered. I don`t have any financial worries and with work I can go on two year disability and see if i can beat the odds. I will…
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Doing pretty well......they even made a movie about me!
Greetings all. I am a 45 year old survivor of the dreaded EC. Two and a half years out from chemo/radiation/surgery. I was stage three at diagnosis, but was basically a zero when I went in for surgery. Six weeks of chemo and Radiation prior to surgery did me pretty well. I find myself frequenting these forums and am at…
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CHEMOSMOKER IS okay. Moved Waiting for internet,,, then were back! We're ok though!
Hi All. We Moved. Will have Internet on by the 14th. No posting til then but I am OKAY and feeling ok too. Love and miss you all. Eric
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Dad having surgery on 28th need prayers
Dad is having his surgery on 28th .....latest cat scan had revealed the rumor has shrunken to 6 cm from 10 cm....no metasis andno lymph nodes .....me and my family is very scared ....it's a major surgery ....please pray... Sham
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Doing much better!
Hi guys, One more update on Jeff. He came home from the hospital last Thursday with oral antibiotics. In true Jeff form he took it easy for about 10 minutes before he started puttering around the house. It was an indication to me that he was feeling better. We went out for a "yay, you're done chemo!!" dinner on Saturday,…
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1 Year since surgery
Today is my 1 year anniversary date of my surgery. It's been a long year ups and downs with lots of bumps along the way. But here I am, well and getting stronger every day. T2N0Mx MIE Rochester, Mn 12-20-10
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Has anyone heard from Reba?
Just wondering if there was any news from Reba on Don's condition. Thinking of you Reba and Don!
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Lumps in armpits
Mom was dressing for a visit to the oncologist and found large lumps under her armpits. They are the size of a grape - some smaller. Nodes? Indicative of cancer spread? I will ask the Onc nurse if she should see the oncologist. She's only scheduled for a PICC line dressing change.
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1 year post-op recurrence UPDATE
I received the results from dad's PET and he had the US biopsy yesterday. WE see the oncologist Friday morning, but here's what we know so far. Question - What does the SUV stand for? I assume signal strength. 1. Postoperative changes from Esophagectomy.. Evidence of metastatic disease in the AP window subcarinak and right…
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1 year post-op recurrence
I've been reading and catching up on all the news here on the discussion board. I last wrote after dad had 6mth checkup that was great. He had clean CTs and had gained all his weight back. Everything was going great until his one year checkup. The CT came back with increased size in lymphnodes and possible mets to lungs.…
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Looking for like minded folks
60 yr old wm dx level 4 esoph adenoma with distal lymph/ upper/loer gi involved. Not eligible for radiation/surgery. After two trials of chemo pet shows nearly 100%remission. Also here+ tumor but not on that med yet. Also involved with alternative treatments eg change of diet/alkaline/green juicing, Chinese herbs,…
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The end of our journey
This past evening, this beast of a cancer took my 37 year old husband away from me, my 8 year old and 12 year old and all of his family and friends. I am heart broken beyonds words, but want to thank all of you for being here and posting. I read these boards countless times everyday in order to gain knowledge and support.…
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Dad diagnosed Dec.1, with Stage 2 EC. Surgery didn't get it all. Doc says 1 year. HELP!
one month ago, my dad was starting to experience trouble swallowing his food. Immediately he passed it off as a possible dysfunction with a valve, or even reflux and thought nothing of it. After a week, he decided to get it checked out. 1 week later he was told by a throat specialist that he has stage 2 EC, and that he…
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Dad's PEG Tube inserted and in pain
My dad had his PEG tube inserted yesterday and was admitted over night to keep him hydrated. Looks like he will be there an additional night due to the amount of pain he is in. He said he feels as though his stomach is contracting and he doesn't feel that he should be in that much pain. I put a call into his doctor and the…
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Sham81
Hi Shammi Hope your Dad is doing fine. Just want to ask you about the hospital in Delhi. Can you plz advice which is the best place we can go for this type of cancer since you have doctors in your family to ask. Wanted to find out which is the best among these hospitals Max super speciality hospital, Fortis or Artemis? Or…
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Recurrence Rate
Let's say that a ec patient went through chemo/radiation and then surgery, does anyone know what the recurrence rate is? Plus, if it does recur, what does that mean? Chemo again? Is radiation done again?
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Hanging in there
Hello all, I haven't posted in awhile, as caring for Rickie has stepped up some, as well as trying to get ready for the approaching holidays. When we left the hospital just before Thanksgiving (he had been in for a GI bleed)we decided to have Hospice come in to help with the pain management. Our insurance is Aetna, and…
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Back from dead chemo working
Hey all back today from hospital. Almost died and now have a blood clot on my leg. But the ct scan reports that chemo is working! Just home now and need to take it easy with my swollen leg but am grateful to have survived! Some dark moments but not giving up this battle! I will be on my feet soon! Mario
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**1st post** MIE at UCSF vs. UC Irvine w/ Dr. Nguyen with MediCal?
Hi all, Been reading and learning tons of info here thelast couple months. What a fantastic group. My mom was diagnosed at the end of July and finished treatment at UCSF on Oct. 6th. Initial staging is adenocarcinoma- t3n1m0, stage 3 She went through 5 once/ week chemo- cisplatin and taxol + 23 daily radiation treatments.…
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Finally in treatment
Well, Monday I met with the surgeon who would install the portacath, and a very sweet young lady she is. Dr. Catherine Straub. She was going to do the surgery next week, but I pushed, and so she found she could do it on Tuesday. We headed back to the Hospital (an 80 mile drive) to be there by noon, of course no food after…
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Heeran.. thinking about your mom
Hi Heeran, your mom has been in my thoughts and prayers.. her surgery... I hope all is going well. Sal