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Esophageal Cancer

Archives for November 2011

Question regarding food, chemo, and radiation after MIE
My father had MIE surgery 4 weeks ago. Is it possible to ever enjoy eating again? He used to live to eat and now only eats to live. He finds dinner really hard to muster any apetite for and will sometimes wake in the middle of the night to the food coming back up. Nothing tastes the same as it did pre-surgery. He never…
Radiation Cough?
Mom is coughing like she's totally congested. Is this from the radiation? She was also put on Lisinopril, which I understand might also contribute to a cough. Next week she starts Radiation Boost. I wonder if that will intensify the cough. Radiologist gave her a syrup Rx, but she sounds terrible. Is this common?If so, how…
CHEMOSMOKER IS DOING MUCH BETTER THAN ORIGINALLY THOUGHT NOW....OH OH....
Well after MANY wonderful and caring responses to my thought-to-be horrid condition change with Ascites and the fluid buildup and what I *thought* was the end being so near (maybe had a little to do with Lee's passing and conditions surrounding it), the "NEW" Florida Hospice staff AND doctor (yes the hospice doctors here…
Atlanta EC Support Group Lunch
Late November and December are such busy times for most of us that I decided to schedule a single EC Lunch for the holiday months. The December lunch for the Atlanta EC support group will be held on Saturday, December 3rd. We'll gather at La Madeleine's at Perimeter Center West at 11 AM. I know 11 is a bit early for lunch,…
Please remember Ray (Jr.)
Again, I know I am not a spouse to one suffering from this disease (thank God!) but I am a sister who loves my brother very much and it pains me to see him this way. I know he does not belong to this site and I do feel that I am a misfit here but I know you are all going through this same cancer as he and I find some kind…
MIE vs Open
I was scheduled to have MIE surgery next Friday. Low and behold I get a phone call from my surgeon today informing me that he would rather perform an "open" procedure. His rationale for this was that because of a previous stomach surgery I had years ago, he feels he will be able to create a better and bigger stomach tube…
My Mom's in ICU after surgery on November 1st
I am worried about my Mom. She had surgery to remove her esophagus on November 1st and is currently still in ICU. They try to take the breathing tube out, but she has so much mucus, she can not breath. She starts to panic and they sedate her to calm her. She now has pneumonia in both lungs. I was wondering if anyone who…
"Free" Michelle this one is for you
Michelle, Tonight I'm going to watch the Zac Brown Band in concert and when they play "Free" I will think of you and Eric and of when you shared this song with Lee and Chantal too. Hope I can keep from crying. Take Care Lee Ann
Lee's obituary
Chantal posted this on Facebook. I thought you'd all want to see it - http://tinyurl.com/7fuu3hq. Sorry, I think you'll have to cut and paste. Mary Caregiver to Chad Diagnosed at stage 4a in October 2009 at 43
Yeah it's Sal,I really need your input, please!
I am dumb Struck, I just had a conversation with hubby, I'll Keep it short. " no I am between stage 1 and 3". No >>>> Dr. said: You are stage 3,III. Tumor 3, you have two nodes...Subcardianl and hillar.....Oh my God.... Husband was flabergasted. I thought we were on the same page ... the Diagnose stage 3. I am losing my…
Just Diagnosed with stage 4 E.C.
I was seeing a very slight flicker in my left eye and went to an opthamologist who discovered a tumor inside of the eye. I went to the Cleveland Clinic the next day and visited an eye oncologist who confirmed,after several tests,the tumor and stated it was met cancer. The next day they did a complete ct scan they and could…
Thinking you should stay local and not venture out to a larger Cancer Center?
Today I found the true difference between a smaller local and a large national Cancer Center. My oncologist wanted me to meet with a surgeon and radiation oncologist locally to discuss options in case my node is cancerous. I already knew he had presented my case at the last tumor board and the response was not great.…
Conflicting Dietary Suggestions...right after surgery
After Dad's surgery they told Dad he could have anything he wanted get up to 1500 to 2000 calories. Even suggested adding ice cream to the boost! Milk, whatever he wanted. I had read on here about people developing the intolerance to lactose, but I thought, that hasn't been dad, so maybe that didn't effect him. Because he…
Positive thinking
I have often said that cancer is more of a mental battle than physical but of late, I had forgotten that. When I had the bad PET, I let myself go to a bad place and remained there for quite a while. I had resigned myself to my fate which had yet to be determined medically yet I had already figured it out. I've had some…
MEDSCAPE SPECIAL REPORT BARRETT ESOPHAGUS and percentage link to EC
This is the cover paragraph with their special report. This article addresses whether there is too much screening--at least, I think that what it is discussing. Again, this is Medscape's material but they indicated it could be shared, printed, emailed, so here it is. Medscape Special Report – November 9, 2011 Barrett…
Dad's Endoscopy Results
My Dad has a stomach blockage. He is now on a liquid diet for the next three weeks. (Poor guy) really wants to eat and not drink.) But we are happy that this could be the issue. However, we are not sure what caused the blockage in the first place because they couldn't get around the food, undigested pills and what not to…
Willliam, if you are available, please post a eulogy to Lee today for me please?
William I need your words here for Lee.
REMEMBERING LEE
Lee's passing away is such a moment of sorrow for all of us. This post is just to remember lee and request everyone to state one characteristics of LEE by which they will always remember lee for life. To Start with me..... I remember Lee for his spirit for life and his energy. He through his post would spread that joy and…
REMEMBERING LEE
Lee's passing away is such a moment of sorrow for all of us. This post is just to remember lee and request everyone to state one characteristics of LEE by which they will always remember lee for life. To Start with me..... I remember Lee for his spirit for life and his energy. He through his post would spread that joy and…
Vocal cord paralysis
I am so thankful to have found this board. It is a relief to know that there are others who have faced and overcome esophageal cancer, many of whom have faced far more difficulties than myself. It's also great to be able to get no-nonsense advice from people who have been there. My MIE was on 2/14/2011. After some…
through my tears
my dear friends, it is with a heavy heart that I tell you that Lee passed away early this morning. I can't stop crying, yet at the same time, I am relieved that he is not suffering any more. He had a really bad couple of days leading up to his death, and this time gave me the strength to say goodbye and give him permission…
Lee has passsed.....Pray for Chantal
Friends, It is my understanding that Lee has passed. I wish Chantal all the love in the world and I wish and hope he is in a place FREE of pain and discomfort now. I love you Lee. I am here for you Chantal. Eric
How does it hurt?
Hi everyone, It's been nearly 6 months since Tom's MIE (May 17th). He is scheduled for a CT scan in the end of this months. I am so hoping for good scan results because I have reasons to worry. Tom's recovery seemed very fast in the first few weeks after the surgery, but after about two months his condition stabilized at…
Kim's Dad has passed
For those of you who knew Kim Heburn Priest from the board, her Dad, Kenny, passed away this morning. All the family was able to see and visit him this weekend and he was alert and able to speak to them all. They thought they were going to have weeks with him but it was not to be and he was ready. Many of them including…
Lee and Chantal....
Lee and Chantal, or anyone else with info... We are VERY VERY concerned. Have heard nothing since the last post by Chantal that it does not look good. We would really like to know what is going on and what to expect, not to sound ignorant considering the circumstances and all, but I do want to know what to expect from…
Can't do the surgery
Hi All, My uncle was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in March and they seemed to have a good plan, with chemo then radiation and hopefully not the surgery, which is what we realized we should have done right away all along. He handled the chemo pretty well - strong guy, very together, pushed himself a little and still…
Waiting
Hi, I am a 40yro female. If you happen to be reading my post, English is not my first language so please bear with me. I feel ashamed to be here but I have to let it out somewhere. I chose this forum because of all the overwhelmingly loving and caring responses given by many people to each other, and the bravery stories…
Going to New Orleans Prayers for Mom
All, I am asking for prayers for my mom this week and next. As many of you know my dad passed away in June after a long battle with the beast. Although, he left mom with a nice pension she is unable to stay in the home they shared for almost 40 years. We fortunately have been able to sell it in this horrible market, and…
MRI - Really GOOD News
Just got an email from the oncologist about my MRIs: Jerry- call me tomorrow in Moses Lake. The scans of the spine and brain do NOT show any metastases. TT WAHOOO!!!!
Dad's Endoscopy scheduled for Wednesday
Dad hasn't been eating much, but keeping things down. They are going to check him out, he'll talk with the Doctor tomorrow and will have the endoscopy on Wednesday night. I am going to stay in Ft. Myers with the dogs, while Mom and Dad go up to Tampa. I hope I am making the right decision. Mom and Dad both feel that would…

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