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good news already!!!!
Hi, My wonderful oncologist just called me to say no cancer on my CT scan which was done this am. Boy am I one happy camper!!! My lungs are still screwed up but that is not going to change and it is not cancer so good news all over. Thanks for everyone's support and prayers, they mean the world to me, like I am floating on…
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dilation
I had a endoscopy today to try to dilate the esophagus. It was almost closed completely, so the Dr. had to use a pediatric scope and then the regular scope. Once again he was unable to open it completely because of inflamation. this was the third attempt since May '07 when I had my surgery and 80 percent of esophagus and…
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Barrett's Esophagus
I wanted to share a positive story for anyone just being diagnosed or faced with the prospect of surgery. My husband was diagnosed with Barrett's with low grade dysplasia around 2002. By summer of 2005 it had progressed to high grade and surgery for removal of the esophagus was recommended. The surgery was performed in…
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Foods to eat, or avoid
I need some information on foods to avoid or foods that anyone has found tolerable after EC surgery, chemo, and radiation. I do eat 6-7 smaller meals through out the day. Seems lately that I am having stomach pain with almost everything I eat. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Duane61
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Update on my brothers long wait
I wrote awhile ago about my brothers long wait for biopsy results. His biopsy was done on June 3rd and the results finally came back on June 25th. This long wait was not easy, his pain and nausea levels were increasing and the doctor couldn’t get a handle on them. We ended up taking him to the E.R. on Friday, June 25th for…
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Anyone else with mets to muscles and / or bones?
We've been at this now for 7 months, chemo and radiation, chemo, more radiation, and although right now, with a reduced dose in his treatment, he is having some really good days for the most part, we continue to find new "knots" on his arms and legs. We have one more chemo in two weeks, then repeat scans. We are on…
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getting my CT scans tomorrow
Hi, Well it has been 3 months since my last set so tomorrow I get my Ct scans to see if I am still cancer free. After all my bragging about my weight gain, I lost 4 lbs. Cant seem to hold onto it if I get real active, but that is the good news, I am more like my regular self and doing a lot of stuff. So, I will appreciate…
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Help needed on how to overcome smells in order to eat?
Hi EC Members, I have been stalking your forum in search of answers to help my father who was diagnosed with Stage III EC in April. I couldn't find the answer I was looking for so I decided to join and post my question. Everyone on this forum seems so great and helpful. My Dad is on his 5th round of Chemo (6 weeks in) and…
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Robert had surgery June 30th
Robert had his surgery at University of Michigan on June 30th. Recovery has been difficult for him which is the opposite of what I expected since he is only 36. The doctor's and nurse's say a younger person has more pain receptors. He has been in a terrible amount of pain and had alot of difficulty breathing. The day after…
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July 4th, Diagnosed w/ stage IVb
Hi, My husband first started complaining of pain in chest and back end of May. Visited his primary doctor who ordered blood work and Ultra Sound of stomach, did an EKG. All came back as ok. He finally told the doctor that he was still hurting bad and he was ordering a full Stress Test. My husband finally asked to see a…
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update on Ed
Well Ed has had four radiation treatments this week and has been in bed every since. He says he is extremely tired. I know that radiation can make you tired but this fast? We have fifteen treatments in total to do and I am wondering how he is going to make all of them if he is this tired already. He seems very angry and I…
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post operation questions
Hi all its been a while since I posted as I had the surgery 6/4 at Sloan Kettering NYC. I cant say enough about the care at this hospital it was excellent. I developed a leak post op but not on the esophages but on the stomach area, where it was sewn . I was in Sloan 25 days most of the last 10 days waiting for the leak to…
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Advanced Esophageal Cancer
Hi, I am doing research for my sister and her family, we are all devastated. My brother-in-law, a Vietnam Vet, was just diagnosed with advanced stage of squamous cell esophageal cancer that has spread to his lymp nodes and his spine. One doctor told him it is not operable. This has all come as a shock to us since he just…
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Persistent pain post stenting - looking for post stenting survivor experiences
Hello: I shall start with a some background information of the patient (my Dad), before posing my question to this forum. My Dad is 67-1/2 years old and was diagnosed with esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma) this march. He has stage IV cancer with a primary tumor at the esophagus - stomach junction and some secondary nodes…
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Good news...
The doctor (actually the nurse) FINALLY called today with the biopsy results and I'm clean! No pre-cancer or cancer cells detected. Just esophagus irritation from acid reflux and the hiatal hernia. Whew! I just want to thank all of you who have posted and been supportive of me. It's sad, but I'm received more emotional…
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Kim's Dad got great news from Duke Docs!
Hi all-some good news for our EC folks--I am so happy to share that the Docs @ Duke were very happy with all my dad's results, including the CT scan! They even said he doesn't HAVE to come back for 4 months for the next appt, but want him to get a regular family physician for any minor issues and are sharing the lab…