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Esophageal Cancer

Archives for January 2013

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My husband had a PET scan yesterday as followup for the initial radiation/Zeloda regimen. Our onc told us there was "good response" on the primary tumor. However, there are now two Supraclavicular lymph nodes that look to be involved on the R side. It also showed sinusitis on the L side. He has had a miserable cold since…
Recurrent EC without Mets, now taking Nexavar anyone else on Nexavar.
I was diagnosed Sept. 1,2011 after a scope due to inability to swallow solid foods. After 28 days of radiation and chemo, I had a Esopghogectomy Dec. 19,2011 and recieved another round of chemo in March and April 2012. After gaining weight and feeling much better recieved a PET scan and EGD and biopsy and was told there…
New to the board and new to cancer
Hello im a 36 year old male with a beautiful wife and four children. About 7 days ago I was diagnosed with Esophageal cancer and they believe it might be stage 4. I had a pet scan today and will get results from doctors early next week. I plan on fighting this until my very last breath. This is a very scary time for me and…
Making Lifestyle Changes to Improve Well-Being and Reduce Recurrence--TOMORROW
FYI: Tomorrow, Thursday, Jan 24, 12pm Central Time: MAKING LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING AND REDUCE RECURRENCE Join CURE magazine in a 1 hr discussion on how lifestyle and behavior changes could improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. Details: http://www.facebook.comevents471082739617173/…
Mets to the adrenal gland
I’m looking for the CSN member who’s husband was going in to have test done on his adrenal gland. You had sent me a private message that got deleted by the system upgrade. I’m sorry I’ve lost your contact information but I hope all went well with the test. I’ve been hoping to hear how things went.
J Tube Removed and I'm now Tube Free
I've been able to maintain my weight without using the J TUbe so I went in yesterday and had it removed. Very quick and simple and it was longer than I expected it to be when it came out. There was like 6 inches of it that was actually in my intestine. There was no pain with it coming out whatsoever and I just have to keep…
CSN update
I apologize to everyone for not having communicated sooner. You have been more than patient under the circumstances. At this point, all of the content that was missing following the upgrade has been restored with the exception of private messages. There has been an ongoing investigation for several weeks that has yielded…
Dad diagnosed with Stage IV EC in August 2012
My dad was diagnosed with EC in August 2012. The tumor is located at the GE junction and was almost 2 inches in size. He was a very strong, active, healthy 65 year old with no symptoms, not even acid reflux. He started having pain in his stomach in July 2012, and was treated for acid reflux. He ended up in the ER in August…
Mom recently diagnosed with Stage IV EC
My mom was recently (late Dember 2012) diagnosed with stage IV EC. It is squamous cell and has meta to some nearby lymp nodes and her spine. She has completed 8 of 15 radiation treatments as the docs wanted to start with rad as the tumor in her spine was very close to her spinal cord. I guess they then want her to wait a…
Hello again!
Sorry for posting and running. Anyway hope Sverige had a great holiday, shortly after I posted my Dad (and my biggest cheerleader) passed away, so it's been a whirlwind of 3 months. I continue on chemo actually changed to Taxotere, if anyone has info on would love to know "the real deal". Only had one dose so far but not…
Reduced dosage
I'm curious, I'm approaching the next round of chemo. I've had some neuropathy issues. The drugs are Epirubican, oxaliplatin, and 5fu. The last round almost immediately I had problem with my leg muscles and my hands not responding. Kind of like a Charlie horse where the muscles locked up making it hard to walk. The…
Reduced dosage
I'm curious, I'm approaching the next round of chemo. I've had some neuropathy issues. The drugs are Epirubican, oxaliplatin, and 5fu. The last round almost immediately I had problem with my leg muscles and my hands not responding. Kind of like a Charlie horse where the muscles locked up making it hard to walk. The…
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Cremation
I'm donating my body to the University of Washington for medical students, or whatever. When they are done, they will cremate the remains, and then we have a choice of either having the "cremains" sent to the family, or they will be buried at a cemetery maintained by the UoW. So, that takes the cost down to practically…
prayers needed
My husband diagnosed with Stage IV with liver mets only in August 2012 is nearing the end. He cancer did not respond to two different types of chemo, lesions on liver keep growing, tumour markers keep rising to very high levels. I have bought him home to care for him, he is very weak and not eating and drinking very…
Pain Relief when swallowing
I just had my tenth radiation treatment and it's painful every time I swallow. Any home-remedy or over the counter meds I can use to ease the discomfort?
2 years and looking good
Well it's been 2 years since surgery on 12/20/12, everything looks good. Back every 6 months now. T2NoMX on Nov.16/2012
My Dad's Recurrence of Squamous EC (1st occurence=6/2011, 2nd=12/2012)
Hello, My dad is 68 yrs old. He was diagnosed squamous cell cancer (in situ, I believe) 6/2011. He was treated at MDAnderson, Houston, TX with chemo and radiation from mid June 2011 until early Aug 2011. The tumor went away and all seemed good until his last routine follow-up appt in Dec 2012. While there doesn't appear to…
Widowed by EC
My husband of 40 years died one month ago. I was told there are women like me at this site and on Facebook, but I can't find them.
Newbie
Hi All, W'ere new to the boards but not to cancer. Both my parents passed from lung cancer & I had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 14 years ago (clean so far). On December 7th another bomb was dropped on us, my wife of 34 years, Meya, was diagnosed with stage IV EC. She's gone throught the denial, the why me's & the why bother's &…
Alternative Treatment
Has anyone had success with alternative oncology treatments (such as curcumin, high Vit-C IV's, green tea, etc) vs the standard chemo and radiation? My husband was diagnosed in Dec with Stage IV EC with mets to the spine. He had a short course of radiation and chemo. He remains healthy, able to eat, not losing weight but I…
Tom passed early this evening
Tom passed quietly this evening at our local hospital. He knew people this morning and I prayed our oldest son would get here in time to see his father. He had to go from Maine on the bus down to Boston to come of O'Hare and drive in. My prayers were ansered. Steve came in at 3:00. I had been telling Tom all day to hang in…
It's getting difficult to swallow again.
Seems the esophogectomy scar tissue at the esopho-gastric junction continues to close. As of today it's 4 stretches in 3 months. My gi doc is suggesting a stent placement for about one month in the hope that the scar tissue will mold itself to the shape and remain open after the stent is removed. Since I am growing…
Esophageal Cancer Post Surgery cells in Leg ; Help anyone have a similar situation
All, I'm posting for another PA EC family. He had surgery in Nov. things went fairly well. no cells in the lymph nodes. Some trouble with the leg had started. They have been told there are cells in the muscle of the leg. Has anyone had any similar experience ?
Sad news
Tom has been in the hospital since Sat. after he fell. This is one of the many times since October he has been hospitalized. He lost a huge amount of weight and finally agreed to a feeding tube. He was fine this morning when I was there. I've been sick so talking on the phone has been the what we've been doing. I don't…
Advice for a T3N2 patient
Hello Survivors: My fiance was just diagnosed with a T3N2 tumor in his larynx. We meet with the oncologist on Wednesday. The recommendation is to try chemotheapy to see if the tumor responds. If it does they will continue with chemotherapy and radiation. If the tumor does not respond he will have surgery to remove his the…
1st Time Poster
I’m a long time lurker and first time poster. When I was first diagnosed with EC in November of 2011, my daughter introduced me to this site and I have found it to be very helpful and informative. The reason I’m coming out of the shadows now is I’ve noticed a lot of newbies to the site lately and I thought I’d make myself…
surgery at Penn
I have posted just a few times but monitor the posts daily. my husband was diagnosed in Sept with t3n1m0 and treated at the Proton Center at the University of Pennsylvania. pet scan on New Year's Eve was good and surgery is Monday, January 14. i have learned so much from all of you and understand some of the problems he…
Hi
Thank you for your answers. I wish you also all the best for your future and many, many healthy and lucky years (at least 80 years).
Stage 2b Esophageal Cancer
Hi Everyone, My husband Firefighter Jon dx 9/19/2012 stage 2b esophageal cancer. Chemo/Radiation completed 12/3/12 5 weeks. Chemo every week and Radiation everyday. We had the Petscan, Pulmonary Function Testing,Endoscopy. Just completed the pre-op appointment. Surgery is to be done 1/14/2013. He is a Survivor of all this…

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