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Dec 13,2010 my dad went to Jesus. What a year since....
Dear EC Friends, There are all new names, but a still a few of might remember me. My dad, Rich Anderson, was dx with ECIV July 13,10 and died Dec 13,10 after the 5 month roller coaster from Hell. William, Sally, Sherri, and so many others were of great support. Thank you. I've tried to check in on the boards, but knew I…
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Has anyone read the China Study?
A friend of mine sent me the China Study by T. Colin Campbell. Havent finished it yet, but was wondering if anyone with EC or any other cancer got results from a raw plant food diet. My husband is stage IV, he is able to eat almost anything now. He hasn't used his feeding tube in two months.His first CT-Scan after four…
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Freida & Bill
Hope this finds you and Bill doing ok @ MD Anderson. You must be super busy with all of the tests. Just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you both and hoping some of your questions are getting answered. Hugs, Judy
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Normal time frame
What is the normal time frame for follow up PET. Our ONC says that Dad will have a PET at week four after two rounds of chemo. My worry is that his staging has led him to do a PET sooner than later to see if he is responding to the Cisplatin, Taxotere, 5FU treatment. Anyone else have a follow up PET that quickly after…
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Radiation recover
hello, I am new to this. My husband was diagnosed in June with UT3 N1 M1 esophageal cancer. He is 63 and had no symptoms; it was a chest xray showing enlarged lymph nodes that was the first clue that something was wrong. At this time, he's not a surgical candidate because of the lymph node involvement. He had three…
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Hopper52: Dad's home
Hello friends, So happy to read about pain free days, post-op weight gain, and promotions! Just wanted to post an update about Mike/Hopper52/Dad: he's home! He was finally released from the LTAC facility to hospice this week, and came home last night (Friday). (Sorry, too, for the radio silence. We've been busy traveling…
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Hi guys need your advice
Hii, Thanks a lot guys for your advices....... Just a update on dad he just finished his therapy 25 radio and 5 chemo...... N sadly he is not taking it to well He is very weak now cause he can't eat. He vomits out cough at times .....he doesn't even feel like talking ....now he is so tired :( we can't see him Like…
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TxN0M0 PET Scan Report
Don received a copy of the PET scan report today and it said the stage appears to be TxN0M0. Having EUS on Friday - we are thinking the 'x' will be filled in at that time. Pretty sure the N0M0 is good. Am I correct in thinking that the 'x' number will be determined by the EUS? Thank you all so much, Judy P.S. Liquid and…
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T4 but not Stage 4
Well, a visit to the surgeon on Thursday gave me some news and a timeframe. The EUS showed that the GEJ tumor has invaded the diaphragm. Oh joy. That makes me a T4N1M0. I said, in a squeakly little voice, "Does that mean I'm Stage IV?" "No, no. It hasn't metastasized, it's just gotten bigger. And will make your surgery…
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Missing my good friend and fellow insomniac....
I don't want to upset ANYONE especially Chantal, but man it's 4am, I am up, having my meds, waiting that required 15-45 minute window, to become 'human' and "feel" like Eric again, and Lee was always up too, right there with me, and man do I miss his charm and humor today. This pots is a celebration of his gifts for humor,…
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How was your (or yours) CT scan ordered?
I didn't get any response to my other question on this, so I'll put it another way: How were your or your loved ones CT scans ordered/or what did the report say it was--a chest CT or a chest and abdomen CT? Thanks! Angie
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January Atlanta EC Support Group Lunch
The January lunch for the Atlanta EC support group will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012. We'll gather at La Madeleine's at Perimeter Center West at 11 AM. I know 11 is a bit early for lunch, but it might help avoid the beginning of the lunch crowd. The restaurant is located at 1165 Perimeter Center West. The La…
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Carbo/taxol
Taxol and carboplatin, an effective preoperative regimen for carcinoma of the esophagus: results of a phase II trial. Paclitaxel (Taxol) has one of the highest response rates when used as a single agent in patients with esophageal cancer. The doublet Taxol-Carboplatin has been shown to be a well-tolerated and safe regimen…
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thoughts by caretakers for cancer patients
I went to a counseling session for my mom today at the cancer center and my mom told him that she feels guilty that she is being a burden on the rest of the family especially me because I'm spending all my days and nights being with her. I told her that being with her all day is not a burden. So here are some thoughts from…
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A silver lining?
Thanks everyone for responding and giving me support over the past week. This has been by far one of the scariest moments in this cancer trek, only the surgery would top this week. It has been confirmed that Jeff was septic when we arrived at the major hospital, he is lucky to have responded so well to antibiotics and…
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File ?
Is there a way to create file folders on this board for everyone to access? Thinking it would be great to have handouts on diet progression after surgery. Files on all sorts of topics- pain management, types of surgeries, pre-op workup... stuff like that. If so, I'd be happy to get it going if there is a way that I have…
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How fast does this spread??
Ok guys. Tim has been hospice care since November and although takes no food by mouth we have rcvd nourishment via j tube. Yesterday tube clogged myself and nurse tried many attempts to unclog including coke, nothing has worked. Nurse called last night to check and says it is probably because cancer has spread? I don't…
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tests result -male menopause
Hi all Slowly obtaining some results Blood test shows testosterone level low, FSH high = male menopause. Does anyone have knowledge or experience of this, is it disease or treatment related? Specialist claims he not sure why this would happen. Any thoughts? Kit
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UPDATE Home from Hospital 12/18/11
Had my MEI surgery Dec 12 and came home on Dec 18. Had a 2nd surgery on Dec 13 to remove a pesky spleen, according to Doctors! Doing pretty good but have lots of questions about the intake of food by mouth and how much stays down and if the amounts I am taking are normal.Some things stay down for a good while others not…
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Happy Anniversary Donna
Just a quick note to wish Donna (Donna70) a happy second anniversary as a Cancer Survivor. Two years ago today; Donna had Ivor Lewis surgery to remove her cancer. Happy Anniversary Donna!!! I know it was a battle with post surgery complications, post surgery chemotherapy, and breathing, eating, and vocal cord issues. But…
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Is it bone spread
Hello all Searching for information on the partial collapse of the mid thoracic vertebra, does this xray result mean the cancer has now spread to the spine?? Many thanks Kit
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The roller coaster continues...
Hello friends, So sorry I haven’t been around for a while. I do read this board daily on my phone but it is often difficult to post effectively on it. You may recall that Brian had an aspiration of fluid which had built up in the capsule surrounding the liver. They removed 2.3 litres of green coloured fluid. He had also…
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Physical Capability 5 Weeks After Treatment
What are the physical capabilities 5 weeks after chemo/radiaton? My mom is still really weak. Her arms feel heavy, she's cold all the time, really fatigued. I thought by now she would be back to pre-treatment capabilities but she can barely take a shower before being exhausted. She's crying because she's scared she will be…
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F/U CT Scan: Chest or Chest/Abdomen?
Hi, Everyone, I need some help on this, please. My husband (Stage IV: supraclavicular node involvement) started his 7th round of chemo (Oxaliplatin and Xeloda) on Tuesday. As we were leaving, they gave us his new calendar and instructions for a PET and CT on 12/27. I was just reading the instructions tonight and see there…
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1000 cheers for caregivers!! Lets take a moment and thank them and say a a simply WHY...
I don't know abut any of you but if it weren't for Michelle, between missed diagnostics and wrong medication dosages and all that, I would be DEAD by now if it weren't for her. So THANK YOU Michelle. I love you and you have made the fact that I am still here possible. That's me. How about you? Eric
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Think I willl post a topic about being alive every day now....
Well it's Saturday!! I am up pain free (NOW-takes liquid Oxycodone and Gabapintin but hey) and having coffee. Missing some friends here, and visiting others, reading about Jeff and his Saab, and so forth!! LOL How is everyone else doing? What is special for YOU this weekend; what are YOU grateful for this weekend? Or just…
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Nausea
For the last two day's I've had nausea, I can't keep anything down! I'm not receiving any treatment...chemo or radiation. Nor am I taking any different meds, I taking Oxycodone and Hydrocodone and the Fentanlypatch 75 Mcmg for pain. I've been taking the meds for about two months, therefore I don't think the vomiting is…
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FUP ?
Question for post-op people. Do your doctors recommend post op CT scans or post op PET scans? Also, at what intervals, i.e. every 3-4 months? Our onc. recommended a 3 month CT and I think other people here have had PET. Cora
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Updates: Scans and Esophageal Stricture
Hello Everyone, Sorry for being absent for so long. Dad's condition and work didn't given me much time to come back here. I see we have some new faces and Eric (chemosmoker) has updated his picture. Eric, if that's really you... Oh boy, what a handsome man! You remind me of a very famous actor, whose name escaped from my…
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Unsteady, poor balance!
Is poor balance a symptom a side effect of end stage cancer? I've been on steady on my feet today!