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Esophageal Cancer

Archives for December 2010

Dad at MD Anderson for evaluation of Phase III Clinical Trial
I wanted to let everyone know that my dad, he just had his 79th birthday is at MD Anderson and being evaluated for participation in a Phase III Clinical Trial. My Dad was initally Stage III, T3,N2,MO at the gastric junction and then had the cancer spread to his liver with tumors in both lobes. The chemo was not successful…
Dad's out of surgery
Good evening all, Dad had his MIE today and I just got the news that all went well. He went in at 10am PST and the was done and in recovery at 4pm. The doctor said that all went well and mom can go see him in an hour. I go see him tomorrow, and will keep you posted. Thanks for all your prayers, thoughts and well wishes…
Scan results today
Hi this is Shirley and my husband John 60 years old was given the dreaded newa October 14 2009. He actually started having problems July of that year. He has been having chamo for a year now. Oh he is stage IVB Met to lymph nodes and muscle tissue in the right buttocks.Chemo has been given for over a year now. He also has…
Has anyone had to battle the doc and nurses over hydration???
We are getting big resistance when it comes to xtra hydration at home or during chemo. It seems the more we ask the less they want to give. Steve just started his third round of chemo treatment. Same two drugs, just higher dose and less often. (he only has two sessions with this round) One is cisplatin where he goes in for…
Kinda of a "Dumb" Question about Chemo...
Feel like I should know this, but want others experience and/or knowledge...(Sherri) :) . My dad has Stage 4b EC Junction cancer with mets to liver and spine. He's been on a couple of different chemo cocktails on and off since mid-April. It's (the cancer) been stable since Sept. The cancer spread to his spine during the…
Surgery
Sheri He had 28 radiation treatments and 6 chemo. He is having surgery at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville Tn. We are very pleased with his Surgeon, Dr Eric Grogan. He is going to open his chest. The cancer is in the lower part of the esophagus and stage 2. It is not in any lymph nodes so that is a good thing. They tell us…
Mayo Rochester
Head for Mayo on the 9th to see Dr. Wigle for a second opinion and consultation. Will know more then about a MIE. Will keep yopu all informed.
Surgery
My husband will be having Esophageal Cancer Surgery on Monday Dec. 6th. He is stage 2. He is 77 years old and has had heart surgery in the past. I am scared but trusting in God to get him through this.
My Mom Ginny's Update as of 11/30/10
Hello to all of you my CSN family! Just a quick note to let you know mom had her pre op appointment yesterday. All went well. Paper work, blood tests, meeting with the respiratory specialist and the anathesiologist. We are all set for the surgery on Monday, 12/6/10, 7:30 a.m. Please keep us in your hearts and mind in…
Stage 1T
What is the normal treatment for stage 1T? Chemo & radiation before surgery, after surgery or none? Have read both so I'm not sure.
ITS BEEN ONE YEAR SINCE SHE LEFT US (KITTEN 0385)OUR MENTOR AND OUR SPIRIT
Hi all I don't normally post much, but this is laying heavy on my heart, Some of you will remember this person some of you won't know her. One year ago yesterday 11-29-10 at 8:30 am our MENTOR Cathy Simmons, aka Kitten0385, left this world and joined our angels above, she was a fighter and never gave up, when I was down…

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