Esophageal Cancer
Discussion List
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Biopsy shows tumor
Steves biopsy results of the "nodule" came back positive. They want him to see a specialist in Chicago, a Dr. Mary Mulcahy at Northwestern. Steve says he will consider chemo, but if it is in his liver too, can he really fight this? Can anyone survive mast. cancer? I hae so many questions and feelings I don't know where to…
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OUR BELOVED KITTEN HAS JOINED OUR ANGELS, NOW SHE IS WATCHING OVER US
I would like to say that we have lost a very dear and good friend on the CSN site, I was notified this morning that she passed away at 8:30 am today, not only was she an inspiration to us, she fought a hard fight, she never gave up and she always said it was just another bump in the road, she was loved by all on this site,…
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Pet Scan tomorrow. oncologist appt Friday and Vegas on Sunday
My husband has his Pet scan tomorrow...so we'll be going to Chicago...maybe in snow..then we meet with the oncologist on Friday to get the round up of all the tests...fingers crossed..prayers will be appreciated. It's our anniversary on Wed...and we always go to Vegas as our gift..so since he feels fine and can eat like a…
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Help....more prayers please.... Roy's in coma....
Hi everyone, Well yesterday I was estatic with good news. However today it's not so good. 1. They just took him in for more surgery (a filter to catch any blood clots). 2. He already has a blood clot in his right arm (Still so swollen), one in his right leg and several in his lungs. They are hoping they will dissolve on…
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OUR ANGEL BENEATH OUR WINGS, HAS PASSED AWAY AT 8:30 AM TODAY 11-29-09
Hello everyone, I have some bad news, I have just been notified by another site, that our own "KITTEN" has passed away at 8:30 AM this morning. Kitten was our angel beneath our wings, our Cat with 9 lives, and our dancing shoes queen. Kitten was an inspiration to me and my husband during his difficult surgery, and really…
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New here from PGH. For my dad
Hello all, Im new here and have been reading all weekend. I thought I'd post a topic. Well My dad is 56 he has had acid reflux for YEARS. Went to DR's all the time and they kept telling him to take OTC meds. So about 9yrs ago he just gave up and stopped going to the DR's. BIG MISTAKE... Starting in August he started to get…
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Curious as to what happens to the liver after esophagectomy
I'm curious as to what happeneds to the liver once the esophagus is removed. I seem to have a pull/pain in that area. Any ideas? Sometimes it's really painful especially when I get up or move positions. Thanks.
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When do you know if you need a dilation?
Hi All, Al has been having alot of mucous build up today. He also had eaten some chipped ham with his eggs which is not on the good list. He has been having a difficult time since he tryed to eat that. So I'm wondering if he just irritated his new pipes or if he needs another dilation he just had one 3 weeks ago. I call…
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New to board, but not EC
This is my first post, but I have been reading this for a year or so. I communicate with "Betty From Vegas" quite often about her husband. My story is as follows: I was dx with stage III EC on April 14, 2008 after having a fever for 3 weeks. However, the fever came from an infection in my chest and had nothing to do with…
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Break from treatment
We are on break from treatment, and I go from being almost giddy with the thought of the holidays with no chemo, to scared that we aren’t doing enough to fight this thing. I am in the process of getting things lined up for a follow up endoscopy and a second opinion since we are at the point where we have to figure out what…
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Hubby still on ventilator in hospital - needs trach put in today - has pneumonia - possible blood cl
Tough times ahead. Got the BIG GIRL PANTIES on! Roy has been on the ventilator since his surgery on November 23. His lungs aren't working properly (due to COPD and pneumonia). Doc says a trach tube would be better for him. So they are putting that in today, along with a "filter" to catch any blood clots. His right arm is…
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"Fixing things" for the Lord
Hi everyone, I have not posted in a while. The last few months have been very difficult. I wanted to let you know that my husband, Jim Steele, has passed on. He died on Thanksgiving Day eve November 24th of complications from his disease. My husband was a mechanic and his talent and purpose in life was "to fix things."…
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post surgery
hi Betty, In the 11/22 post you mentioned pending/possible side effects after surgery (heart?)that are experienced at about 30 days post surgery, also an ACORE list? Would you enlighten me on what these are? My surgery is in December and I'd like to be prepared for everything I can. I don't want my family to be concerned…
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Everday there is something new
Good morning! Need some help...Steve has been spitting up this "foamy" stuff anytime he eats or drinks anything. This use to happen occasionally, but since they put him on carafate (sp?) it happens ALL the time. Can anyone help me with this and tell me if they have had this problem. I am waiting on the Dr to call me back,…
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OH WILLIAM TRISH NEEDS A NEW PAIR OF BIG GIRL PANTIES AND SHE NEEDS HELP WITH THE QUOTE CAN YOU HELP
Bill, I think you need to read Trish's post and explain to her about the BIG GIRL PANTIES, I did some, but you are the expertise on this now. She needs a new pair could you send her some through FAITH FEDERAL EXPRESS, Thanks Lori
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WE HAVE ALOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR THIS THANKSGIVING
Hello everyone, For everyone that has had surgery we have alot to be thankful for our loved ones is still with us, and for the ones waiting for their loved ones to have surgery you still need to be thankful, they are still with you and living. Each one of our loved ones, might still be recouperating, but they have 2 eyes,…
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Balloon dialation of the esophagus
Hello dear wonderful friends here on the EC page! I was just wondering if any of you or your family members dx with EC have gotten the balloon dilation done. My dad, Ray, dx with EC in Nov. 2008, will be getting this procedure done in the near future. Any of your input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Tina
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Fox Chase
Has anyone had surgey at Fox Chase Cancer Center?
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HAVING A HARD TIME COPING WITH GRIPPYNESS
Hi everyone I don't usually post but why is it that one little thing lately just ticks him off and upsets him? I promised myself I would never fuss with him again after surgery but sometimes its pretty hard not to think to do it. He wasn't like this a month ago but now he is, is it going off the pain meds? or just in…
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I'm new here. Husband having surgery tomorrow. Please pray for us.
Hi everyone! I'm new to this site. I've been reading some of your posts and finding it very encouraging and informative. Well, here's my story in a nutshell. My husband, Roy (age 56), was diagnosed with Stage III EC in June of this year. He had trouble swallowing in May, went for a doctor's appt. and after having a PET…
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New to the board
I'm new to this board..my husband was diagnosed with stage 3=4 depending on who you spoke with...in August. was misdiagnosed lst time around...his treatment since he had a maglinant subclavical lymph node was chemo and rad...which he completed October 9th..his treatment took place at the U. of Chicago..IL...he was in a…
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Sis is recovering very slowly
I don't know how it is for most people- if there is an average reaction at all. My sister was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last spring and was given a very good prognosis. She underwent chemo and radiation, and had a very tough time of it, but she came through it and recently got a clean bill of health from her doctor.…
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greg
has anyone survied esphogus cancer stage 3/4 with just chemo and rad no surgery,tumors were in esphogus just below throat,doctors said lyphmnode in center of right shoulder tested positive to far from tumer to do surgery.are there suvivors?also said 2 lyphnodes were swollen did not know if they were cancerous.been off…
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Help I don't understand
HI All, I an having a difficult time with Al ,I know there are certain things that he able to do but just refuses to do them. I understand that he had been through alot lately but I can not keep waiting on him hand and foot. I know that he's ready, maybe I have spoiled him but its time. How do I gently take more…
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help with nutrition ideas before surgery
Hi, Could someone refresh me on what I can possibly eat that will help me gain more weight before surgery. As I mentioned in a previous post, I now have a nasogastric tube since last Friday which I use for 11 hr feedings at night. But I have only gained 2.5 lbs. At least I have not lost anymore. The drs said I will not be…
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Need ideas
Hello all...my husbnads Dr. wants him to cut back on drinks with acid. I know milk, water, etc., but he wants water with flavor. Any suggestions on drinks that are low in acid? Thanks Chris
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update on my dad!!
They are recommending my dad get a stent put in the esophagus to open the narrowing. Has anyone else had one put in? How did it go?? Thanks Erika
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My mother-in-law has undifferentiated polimorphic scaroma in her throat spine and abdomin area. It
My mother-in-law is currently undergoing chemo and radiation. She is having trouble swallowing. Is this causing permanant damage to her esophagus? They are telling us that it has spead through out her body. Primarily, the chemo and radiation is for pain management. She was just diagnosed 5 weeks ago. She has 4 tumors on…
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Great News~
Hi all. Well today was the day of my hubby's results of the scans, scope and biopsies. ALL DEAD ~ is what the Oncologist told us today! We are so thankful to our Heavenly Father. Next step is surgery, but we don't have a date set yet. The Oncologist thinks that in the next 3 weeks or less he will be having surgery. We are…
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Does anyone else see William on the opening page of CSN?
I know they rotate the pics, but the last few times I have come on , it has been William's old pic (with his wife) that is up there. It's the middle pic on the left...anyone else seeing this?