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Tumor in the esophagus
My cousin in India had trouble swallowing; his doctor recomended a CT scan. They found a 5 1/2 cm size tumor of the distal oesophagus. He is a non-smoker and a healthy young man of 45 years old. A father of two young kids and a loving husband. Right now he is at Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital in Mumbai going through all the…
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Carbo Taxol Chemo Response outcomes for EC
Hi - Am looking for some info on level of complete remission or shrinkage on Carbo-Taxol chemo ? There is lot of data available on FOLFOX but am not able to find lot of people who got Carbo-Taxol Chemo for EC ? If anyone had experiences ( for EC , not for other cancers ) , please kindly share . Thank you .
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elevated CA72-4 tumor marker
About a month ago, my wife had a panel of serum tumor markers tested in Europe. The reason why she did it is to serve as a "negative" control for her mother (who is currently a 3-year cancer survivor). However, we unexpectedly found that my wife's CA72-4 level was elevated to 24 and to 16U/ml (analysis done in different…
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info requested
my dad was just diagnosed with esophageal cancer (lower esophageal - closer to stomach) 3 weeks ago. stage 4 with spot on liver. dr said heart, chest, lungs and kidneys working properly. i dont completely understand all of the terms associated with this (all of the Ts, Ls, ect) needless to say, devastation set in quickly.…
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30 yr old female dx EC
My wife was dx few weeks ago with EC , she is 30 yr with no GRED , no smoking & no drinking history , not obesse , very athelitic & fitness girl . Started as swallowing problem , few months went through as acid reflux and when EGD was done it revealed 3 cm tumor in EJ . Awaiting for PET scan , MRI showed no mets to liver…
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albumin levels
I have a question my dads albumin level is only 2.5 it has dropped even after having his jtube put in in his jujumim he is feed 24/7 through that and eats by mouth but it still drops and so does his weight. My question is how low can it go before something bad happens and how do we get it to raise
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Stage IV EC Stepdad is 75
My stepfather was diagnosed with stage iv ec a few weeks ago.....since then we have been in a whirlwind of information. He is not eligible for surgery and we just found out that they cannot do the radiation as the tumor is too large and too close to his heart/lungs. They want to proceed with chemo to see if that will…
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"ttsqky"~Things your doctors should B telling U & all new patients about Esophageal Cancer @ any sta
Dear “TTSQKY” Let me go back in time to November of 2002, when my husband went to the doctor with a persistent hiccup each time he started to eat. He had no other symptoms. A visit to a gastroenterologist for an upper endoscopy resulted in a myriad of emotions. After we heard the word esophageal cancer, our first thought…
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Clogged Feeding Tube - A Solution that Worked for our Family
Hello all - my wife had a NG feeding tube for several months. About 3-4 days after the NG tube was initially inserted, it started to clog, even though we regularly flushed it with warm water. We tried several options to unclog the tube, none of which worked: hourly warm water flushes, Coke, etc. I found that Coke only…
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lifestyle after surgery
Hi, We are new to this board but have read thru alot of the posts and received some helpful information. I am interested in some more specific info on what to expect after the surgery, I will explain. My dad has been diagnosed with eshopageal cancer and has undergone the chemo and radiation with good results but now trying…
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Akquest123~A 16-yr. EC survivor shares his story of success w/the Ivor Lewis Minimally Invasive Esop
Dear Akquest – [Am choosing to answer your letter which you posted yesterday, Sept. 6, 2018, regarding esophageal cancer and tentative surgery for your Dad. https://csn.cancer.org/node/317851 Since I think this is information that others can benefit by as well, I am choosing to place it on a separate topic forum here on…
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Ivor Lewis procedure
Just popping in to give a little update! My husband just Got discharged after a hospital stay of 14 days from having the Ivor Lewis surgery for stage 3 Adenocarcinoma of the GE Junction! Lymph nodes closest to the tumor came back positive for cancer but the ones further out tested clear! I will celebrate that! As I have…
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Esophegeal cancer
Can someone please explain this too me I know my dad has esophegeal cancer in the lower part of his esophagus and the junction to his stomache but dont know what all this means. He has stage 3 adenocarcinoma FINDINGS: There is a hypermetabolic mass at the gastroesophageal junction, with a maximum SUV of 11.6. This is…
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"Sendeep"~KEYTRUDA (immunotherapy) approved 4 some gastric cancers plus info re Esophageal Cancer &
Dear “Sendeep” Your letter is a sad one, like so many others here. However, I note that you have written in a topic forum that began 5 years ago, and isn’t really active today. Only one lady, “Sandy1943” posted here in May of 2017. I know Sandy and she is still a survivor, and we have been “EC friends” for years, however…
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Post esophagectomy - newbie
Hi all, I’ve been reading various discussion boards for the past few months, and I thank you all for the information that yoi’ve Shared. My husband was diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal cancer at the GE junction in Feb 2018. He had 5 weeks go Chemotherapy and 28 sessions of radiation per the CROSS trial. He just had…
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Oatmeal with Roundup weed killer okay?
Hi, In April 2018 I was diagnosed with GE Junction cancer. I had chemo and radiation with subsequent PET Scan and biopsies showing no cancer apparent. Just finished minimally invasive Ivor Lewes esophagectomy 10 days ago. Surgery went well. I'm surprised how normal my esophagus/stomach feels!! Now dealing with phlegm/mucus…
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KellyInBoulder~U were wise 2 have the MIE-Clinical trials say tri-modal treatment is best! Life's to
Dear "Kelly in Boulder" May I say welcome to our EC family. Your letter about your husband's successful MIE surgery brought so many thoughts to my mind, I thought I would answer them on a separate topic here. Your original letter can be found here: "https://csn.cancer.org/comment/1638511#comment-1638511 Aug 26, 2018 -…
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No surgery, so far, so good
My husband just turned 72 years old. And what a great birthday present. :) PET scan and endoscopy showed no evidence of cancer. On December 6, 2017, he had a 5 cm mass, Barrett's type adenocarcinoma at the GE junction. Endoscopic ultrasound showed no evidence of lymph node involvement (T3N0), Stage 2b. In January 2018, he…
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Stage 4 diagnosis how you know chemo is working
Hello my mother has been diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer in June. She had difficulty in swallowing and it started in Jan she ignored and thought it's acidity she could eat sometimes and cudnt sometimes however we went to ent who misdiagnosed her n gave her allergy medicine , in Jan we had checked her blood n all…
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Cancer in the Upper portion of the Esophagus
Hi All. I am wondering if anyone has had Cancer in the upper (cerival portion) of the esophagus? My mom was recently diagnosed with Cervical Esophageal Cancer. She is T2 or T3, N0 or N1, M0. They are not sure about the lymph because they cannot biopsy it due to location. did not light up like normal cancer would on PET.…
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Full Esophogectomy or not??
Hi Everyone: I have been reading through the boards for the last few hours and am both hear broken and hopeful. My mom was diagnosed with stage 3A Esophogeal Cancer in June. The saddest part is that they took a scan in February when she was having problems swallowing and they overlooked the cancer on the scan and sent her…
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Book Suggestions?
My fiancé is diagnosed with advanced esophageal cancer. This was sudden. It seemed to have metastasized to one of his lung, but we don’t know yet. We were going to get married this fall. I’m hanging by a thread. My best friend stops by more often and my other friend is stepping up. I know I will need all the support I can…
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Has anyone gotten Barrett's after being in remission?
Hi folks, I'm seven years cacer free after chemo/radiation and surgery. I was just diagnosed with Barrett's Esophogus. Has anyone else had this happen? it's a little worrisome even though they think they can possibly remove all the precancerous cells.
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Final prognosis from MD Anderson
I received my final prognosis from MD Anderson (MDA) on Friday. Many of you know my story, former competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder struck down by the disease after being misdiagnosed by four doctors. I have been adamantly opposed to surgery from day one due to the life long side effects and no promise of living or…
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Severe Back Pain After Esophagectomy
Hi Everyone, My Mom had a successful Esophagectomy in October 2010. This was to remove a Stage 3B adenocarcinoma. The surgeons were thrilled with the results of the surgery and so far her first CT scan came back clear (fingers crossed that this continues). My Mom has started adjusting to her new dietary restrictions and…
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Ten Years on this Ride
It's been ten years (May 2008) since I was first diagnosed as stage III EC. I had chemo/radiation, an esophajectomy, and then bonus chemo (same stuff, but stronger than before). I still had a recurrence in 2011. The EC had come back in a lung (now stage IV) and I was given a particularly grim prognosis.. I'm typing this…
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36 and stage 4 esophageal cancer
Gday, Well to introduce myself,my name is dan,im 36 and from australia.Around august 2010 i was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer with it also detected in a distant lymph node in my neck.I Had 28 days of radiation to my esophagous and lymph node and two rounds of chemotherapy ,immediatley after my swollowing…
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Choosing not to have surgery - Am I crazy?
I have Junctional Adeno EC. It's stage T3N0. I'm 60 and healthy and active with no additional morbidity risks. I'm currently in week five of a 6 week chemo/beamo treatment path. I have indicated to my team that I am not opposed to surgery but will forgo it and be surveiled in the event that testing post this phase of…
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Depression after esophagectomy??
My husband is recovering from his recent esophagectomy, and so far recovery has been pretty good. He has had some nausea, but overall no major or unexpected issues. However he has been very anxious and now seems depressed despite how well he is doing. He hasn’t been able to sleep and was prescribed Valium, and he’s also…
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Is there hope if someone has stage 4 B Esophageal Cancer
Hi Everyone- I am posting here for the first time and would love some feedback about the course of this disease and if there hope for my beloved husband. My husband Paul was diagnosed with Stage 4 B Esophageal Cancer in early April. We were living in the Syracuse area of NY but moved to Massachuesetts where we are…