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Esophageal Cancer

Archives for June 2009

chemo post surgery
Has anyone had chemo after going thru the chemo/radiation/surgery protocol? Wondering if the 2nd go round of chemo is similar to the 1st? I don't think alot of studies have been done on this.... Katrina
diagnosed 2 mos ago
My husband was diagnosed 2 mos ago with EC. We were so lucky that the Dr.'s referred him to the Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh. He has stage IV cancer and is on chemo therapy until he has a new PET scan in 9 weeks at which time Dr. Luketich will decide if he can do the esophagectomy. I guess what I want to know is any…
Hope Everyone is Doing Well!!
Hi everyone! Just thought I'd post a note...hope everyone is doing well!! I know Don has posted how he is doing after surgery and am glad he is recovering well, and Moe's husband is due to have surgery in a couple weeks...my prayers will be with them during that time! Has anyone heard how Fernando is doing?…
OUR JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN
We have begun our journey our surgery is scheduled for July 14, in Tulsa Oklahoma, we have a long road adhead of us, but I know with faith, friends, and GOD we will get through this. i will keep you all posted. I don't like the cancer word anyway but i know everyone don't like that word, but we somehow always know life is…
Stent info needed
Five days ago my mother had a stent put in and we would like to hear any info on what to expect. She was able to take clear fluids for the first 4 days but today has been vomiting and unable to keep anything down. Any suggestions or info would be appreciated.
Coughing followed by vomiting post op esophageal/gastric pull-up...
My husband had an esophagectomy/gastric pull-up 7 weeks ago. At least once daily, he starts coughing and subsequently vomits..lots of mucous..and sometimes part of his last "meal". He's on a j-tube feeding, but is supposed to be eating 5-6 small meals a day. It's so difficult getting food into him when he has this…
SURGERY
Had my MIE Surgery on 6-15-09. No problems.Awoke next day in icu.Toke me up to room on tuesday afternoon. Was released from hospital on saturday afternoon.Sore and stiff but feeling better every day.Had one swallow test and passed willbe back 25 for second swallow test if pass will be allowed regular food. Thank you to…
Update for DJ43
My wife DJ had to go into hospital 06/01/09--potassium had gotten low, some malnourishment. While there, did MRI because of back pain--found stage4 tumor in spine. If you are having any back pain, check it out. She had history of back problems, so wasn't looked at closely. Very fast growing tumor within last 3-4 months.…
Update to my Father's Condition - Stage IVB EC in the Liver, Lymph Nodes with Multiple Pulmonary Emb
Here’s an update for where we are. My father, Howard, has been diagnosed with Stage IVB Esophagael Cancer. Dr. Juergens at John Hopkins indicated that his tumor is inoperable, that his Liver is 30% involved and that it’s in his lymph nodes. She also indicated that there is a lot of calcium in his blood and recommends tests…
SCARED FOR SURGERY
WELL THE DOCTOR TOLD US TODAY THAT SURGERY IS VERY LONG AND INTENSE, AN ALL DAY SURGERY, ICU FEEDING TUBE AND LOTS OF THINGS COULD HAPPEN I AM VERY SCARED AS A WIFE TO MY HUSBAND I WISH THIS WOULD ALL GO AWAY. THIS MAN IS ONLY 45 YEARS OLD WHY DOES HE HAVE TO SUFFER LIKE THIS ITS NOT SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN TO SOMEONE THIS…
Husband stage IV in hospital...I'm having trouble with unknowns.
My husband was told stage IV spread to lymphnodes and lungs on 4/23/09. He is 32 years old, and we have two small children ages 4 and 1. Our families have not been as helpful as I hoped or thought they would be with the kids. I am having a hard time not being with my husband at the hospital. Also, It seems he has fallen so…
Lack of appetite with weight loss
My father had esophagectomy with gastric pull-up in 2006. He still has no desire to eat and continues to lose weight. We've tried supplements such as Boost and things like Megase. Any ideas from anyone?
SPOUSE IN OKLAHOMA TRYING TO COPE WITH ESOPHEGEAL CANCER ANYONE ELSE AROUND OKLAHOMA
anyone else in or around oklahoma fighting this kind of cancer if so i would love to chat with you and get your input. thanks Moe
Update
I had my follow up CT's and bloodwork, all that jazz on Thursday....all looked ok....and my port was removed on Friday. I hope everyone else is doing well too!!! Cathy

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