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Esophageal Cancer
Archives for September 2010
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PET results
We had very good news from the newest PET scan. Jim's radiologist says the results were MUCH better than he expected. The largest liver tumor (which had the chemo-embolization) was dying and the bottom of the tumor which has another blood supply was also necrotic, as were the two smaller tumors. He is still having another…
Have a Q about radiation treatment and swelling of tumor site.
Hi all, in talking with my brother he mentioned that when the radiation treatments begin, the initial reaction of the tumer may be some swelling, that could become enough to close off the esophagus partially or even completely. I know at that point a G or J tube would be done for nusishment. We wondered about normal saliva…
William, you are too funny!!!!!
Dear Friend, you are too funny and honestly I look forward to hearing from you because you make me laugh. You are the only one that seems to be able to do that for me in the past year. I do understnd where you are coming from, I, am 56 years old, have had alot of life experiences, yet poor Diana, only 22, has had limited…
Weight gain first time in months!
Hi Everybody, I just want to share some good news. Entering my 2nd round of chemo I found out yesterday that I gained 4 pounds! Since chemo began I have been able to eat normally. This is the first time I've gained weight for several months (over which time I lost 45 pounds). I just wanted to share some good news for a…
many questions answered, thank you!
I did have alot of questions when I first came to this site. I will have more I am sure before our journey is through. Michael(my hubby)had a 4 inch long tumor in his esophagus(was not told what stage it was and did not ask). The PET scan showed no limp nodes involved and his doctor(Dr Louis Jacques Fairview Hospital,…
How do we deal with Ed?
Well I am at my wits end with Ed, he seems to be getting more mad and nastier by the day. He has now started to tell Diana to get out of his room, rolls over and gives her his back when she goes in and tries to talk or watch tv with him. She is feeling hurt, I can tell by her face and I have started to tell her to "stay…
My first time
Hi, This is my first time. My husband has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. The diagnosis came April, 2010. I always felt that I could handle everything. As I was reading all the literature about this cancer,I kept telling myself that I would never need a support group. I felt that I would have failed if I joined a…
Dad out of Sloan ICU. Swallow test tomorrow!
Hello All. Thanks for your prayers! My Dad is out of the ICU and getting better each day. He had his nasogastric tube removed and one of the drains as well today. Still requires oxygen but is walking great and coughing up alot! He will be 1 week post op tomorrow! Yeah! I am starting to think about when he comes home. Where…