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Esophageal Cancer
Archives for January 2009
Discussion List
my best friend dx'd w/stage III esphogeal cancer and I now realize my dad had this too
I found this site by looking for hope of survivors of this cancer. My best friend was recently was dx'd with stage3. He is a strong young man, who now faces a tough road. Moreover, after reading about the symptoms and how it can metastize to the lungs, I relize I was right about my Dad. He passed in July 06 from lung…
Just Diagnosed - strap me in
On the day of my 51st birthday(12/29), I received the diagnosis of Stage IV regional esophageal cancer. It has been a hellish end to the year. In early November I started to experience a lower leg cramp, been on the treadmill too long to prepare for a 2nd honneymoon with my husband. Treated it as tendonitis - went to the…
lonely and tired
My husband Steve was diagnosed with esophogeal cancer in April of 2005. it is also now in his stomach and liver. The chemo treatments have been very hard on him and also our 5 kids. My husband's boss has allowed him to work from home for the last year. He barely has the strength to get out of bed. It is so hard to see him…
husband diagnosed...i'm having trouble coping
My husband was diagnosed with EC with metastases to the lymph nodes 2 months ago. He refused the treatment offered nearby since he doesn't think it will help his survival chances (chemo and radiation with complete removal of esophagus). We're checking out Cancer Treatment Centers of America to see if they may do some…