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Esophageal Cancer

Archives for December 2009

Feeding Tube Question?
Well, I think we finally have my dad to a point to agree to the feeding tube? There are 2 different one's, Jtube and Gtube??? Does anyone have any information on either or which they would prefer. The nurse was suggesting both, at the same time. I'm going to do my research, but wanted to get the question out there. Also,…
Chemo ?
For those of you that had/are going thur chemo, did any of you take xeloda, oxaliplatin, and epirubicin? Those are the ones dad is going to receive. Two thur IV and the other in pill form. What were your side effects? Also I have another question. Dad had Surgery 1st followed by chemo. He didnt get chemo first. Why do some…
My dad in hospital
Well, my dad is in the hospital. He has a fever,vomitting and bad chest pains. As of right now all the intestines look fine and it's not his heart. The damn stent is what the problem has to be. The vomitting has stopped for now, but the pain is still there. He's down to 149 pounds now. He has not been eating and REFUSES…
Thanks to all for your support this year
I want to take the time to thank all of you, especially William, for all the kind words and support. John is recovering nicely now that the infection from the hernia repair is under control. He is eating different foods and tolerating them well. He does have an appetite, and that is good! The news that they got all the…
Synthetic Saliva
I all, I am new here and am asking a question for my SO who was diagnosed with stage 4 laryengeal cancer 07/17/08 and has had chemo and radiation. He is having such a hard time swallowing and I am wondering if anyone out there knows of a synthetic saliva? I have many more questions but need more time to read some of this…
more info
Thanks for your comments and support. The oncologist, Dr. Rodriguez, at Cleveland gave us some hope! The tumor is into the wall and they think it has spread to only a few lymph nodes, however, she stated that Dan could have radiation since it has not spread further. The next step is to have a Pet scan. If he would have…
Update on hubby~
Hi. I have an update on my hubby. He had surgery on Dec. 16th and was discharged on Christmas Eve. We have been staying at his parents house. My hubby's two infections (one in the neck and one in the tummy where the incisions are from surgery) seem to be healing. I have the fun job of unpacking and repacking them with…
Al
Hi All, My Dr. got a early look at the path report and it is mets. I really don't have much else to say right now. Love you all, Kath
Question here?
So dad had surgery 12/7, Had leak test done and past it. Well come to find out 2 wks later he had a SMALL leak that went unnoticed and caused and infection. So they had to get back in there and clean him out. Run antibotics and they did a scope in the mean time and saw that it was starting to heal it self. His 2nd surgery…
has anyone seen dr. peter enzinger from dana farber in boston, ma???
We are about to make an appt to see him. wondering if anyone else have seen him and what they think. please let me know. thanks linda
Lori, question about Mike, Wild Turkey????
Hi Lori, I tried to ask this in my post but figured better make a separate one. I don't understand what happened to Mike, he was like my partner since he had squamous and was the only one here with the same stage and kind of cancer as myself. I saw his 12/12 posting but have been gone so long can't follow what happened and…
hair loss due to chemo???
my husband is on cisplatin and campostar...the dr said he will definetly loose all of his hair...has this happened to everyone on these drugs or does it vary from person to person?? please let me know thanks linda
for those who've had surgery-- a few questions?
For those who've had surgery---it seems that tomatoes are supposed to be avoided because of the acid. My dad's favorite foods were always tomato based pasta dishes like spaghetti, lasagna, goulash, etc. If he can't have these, has any one found a substitute they liked? I have heard of Nomato---but don't know if it is any…
Donna here, I'm back
Hi Everyone, Thanks so much for all those prayers and good thoughts. I was amazed that Ron managed to get on and he was really touched by all the messages and encouraging words that all of you sent and I loved the in laws joke, Bill. It is still pretty rough but I am eating a little over half a cup of food each meal, just…
Al's biopsy is tomarrow!!!
Hi All, Just wanted to let you all know that Al will be having that vertibre biopsied tomarrow. Now I know I don't need to ask but some extra prayers won't hurt. If there are no mets then they can fix it with a simple cementing procedure. We won't be getting the biopsy results back for about 4-5 days. We see the oncologist…
newly diagnosed
My husband was recently diagnosed with EC on December 4th. He had hiccups when eating. Had a Barium swallow, endoscopy, and CT scan done at our local hospital. Referred to Cleveland Clinic to see a Thoracic surgeon. The surgeon was very negative. My husband had a kidney transplant 6 years ago and has developed diabetes…
husband's hiccups???
My husband has stage four cancer and today when he tried to eat breakfast, he got sick and immediately got the hiccups and they have lasted all day. Can someone explain to me why these patients always get the hiccups and is there something I can give him to stop them. Every time he tries to drink something, they start…
My 16 year old son needs a esophectomy-need help and advice please!
Hello-My name is Tonia and I have a 16year old son who has a rare disease of the esophagus called Achalasia.I know this board is for cancer but I have no where else to turn right now regarding the surgery , Minimally invasive esophectomy.. He has underwent 2 operations in the past 4 years and is having horrible esophageal…
Surgery December 28, 2009
I am scheduled for surgery on December 28th. I was diagnosed in August 2009 with stage III esophageal cancer with no other involvement according all of the scans and an endoscopy. The doctors will be doing an Ivor Lewis and he said if there is cancer on the liver he will close me up-scary. I am hoping I come through the…
Merry Christmas
I want to wish you all a very Blessed Christmas (yes, I know, I am not being politically correct, but I am going to assume if you don't celebrate, you won't open this "discussion") and, God willing, a very Happy, HEALTHY New Year. We are spending our first Christmas in FL. It feels strange not to be around family....and to…
A peaceful Holiday Season for all
I hope for everyone on this board whose lives have been taken or touched by ec, peace this Holiday Season. Learning to live for the moment is some times difficult and it takes a crisis to see how it's done. Being thankful for little things, smiling when you really don't feel like it.... We spent Christmas Eve with old…
Steve passed away
Steve took a huge turn for the worse yesterday morning. He went back to the hospital on Monday and they admitted him. Tuesday morning he was spitting up brown phlem. But he was up alter talking, joking, etc. So we had the chat about seeing the oncologist on the 29th. He asked me how much more I could take. I told him..lets…
surgery done!
Hi folks, I made it back. Surgery completed on 12/7 as scheduled. I have a lot of catching up to do but wanted to say hi and surgery was successful. Biggest problem was infected chest tube (still recovering) and changes to tast/food consistancy. Expect slow improvement with that but it's a tough one. I hope everyone else…
1/2 face swollen
HI. My hubby was (is?) supposed to be discharged tomorrow, but when they started him on a liquid diet today, his left side of face - cheek, neck area and top of shoulder are really swollen. So, they took him off of liquids and I am sure the surgeon will come tomorrow to see what's happening. The nurse touched it and feels…
WHEW !!! WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN, AND SO BLESSED TO HAVE ALL YOU GUYS AS MY FRIENDS.
Hello everyone, What a year this has been little did I know my husband would be diagnosed with Cancer at the age of 45, and when he was diagnosed I thought why us, and then our beloved Kitten always said "why not me" then as time went on we discovered it was operable, we went through so much, surgery chemo, mouth sores,…
So confused
So dad went into surgery this am, cause they said he had a leak. One which the CT nor the sallow picked up. They said it was a tiny leak. Maybe went undected from the start. So they got in their and said the leak will correct it self and they also said found a ulcer but said it was common. So the flushed him out really…
heart is hurting for all--
My Heart is hurting for all how are having significant difficulties right now.. you are all in my prayers Kim
A turn for the worse
Okay so on Saturday Dad started running a fever.. 100.6 and his Drainage tube area was pussie, So mom phoned to drs, the said to give him liquid Ty and clean with Proxide, So thats what she did. His temp came down but he took the ty every 6 hrs. Sunday he woke up and the drainage from the tube was BROWN. His temp was 101.…
husband very very depressed???
My husband, age 55, was diagnosed with stage four in October. Right from the start, he immediately went into severe depression. We consulted three doctors, all who said it was incurable, all said to do chemo, all had different opinions of what chemo, and right now we are at the end of his second chemo session, cisplastin…
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
Hi everyone, Just wrapping some Christmas gifts for the grandkids this afternoon (great day to stay inside, it's snowing like crazy in Pittsburgh today) and thinking about the approaching holidays.... Even though I don't have my husband, Roy, to spend Christmas with this year, I have sooo many family and friends around me.…

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