Esophageal Cancer
Discussion List
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Got a cold cant get rid of it
Hi everyone im new here and i have a problem my dad was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer in July. He finished treatment and did well. The problem we have is that we are now deep into the cold and flu season and he has one humdinger of a cold, and he cant shake it. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or…
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Taxotere Side Effects
Hello, I am posting this question for anyone who has been taking Taxotere. My sister was diagnosed with stage 4 metasticized breast cancer in Feb 2007. She has been on tamoxifin but her white and red blood cell counts really have not had any improvement. Her onco has been worried about the size of her tumors (they are…
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nutrition--why can't I eat
I was diagnosed 7/30/07 with EC and get chemo weekly. CTs show improvement and my faith is keeping me strong. I get all nutrition through a tube--resource (like ensure) and pureed foods my wife makes/buys. I can eat icecream, cookies, chips, etc but everytime i eat something cooked I vomit. This morning she made grits and…
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Stomach Cancer
Hi, My 75 y.o father was diagnosed with Stomach Cancer in June this year. As a result he had surgery in which 3/4 of his stomach was removed. The cancer had not spread to his lymph glands. He had 4 1/2 months of Chemo & Radiation which left him unwell and 30 kgs lighter. He still has an appetite however seems to be losing…