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Father recently diagnosed
I never thought I find myself on one these boards, but it is great to see there is such a willing support group. My father visited the gastroenterologist in metro Detroit where he lives to investigate some severe reflux, and after an initial endoscope/biopsy detected cancerous cells they ordered a endoscopic ultrasound and…
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Thank You and Larry updates
Well first I would like to say thank you to all of you that responded in my moment of frustration. Larry's CT came back as... Looks like blood clots are nearly gone. However the is fluid in the lungs and surrounding the lungs. The oncologist said to watch for a little bit, then they may need to biopsy fluid. Larry walked…
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no answer on voice??
This is the second site I have been on where no one can answer about the voice coming back.It must be a rare thing ? or it means your things are not good.We are having a good week so im not going to get upset.It is frustrating though that no one with this cancer has had this problem?? except for my friend who's husband…
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will voice come back?
Hi My hubby was diagnosed on march 27 and he has had radiation and chemo.He still has his hair but has lost most of his voice,He struggles to talk.It doesnt help that im 40% deaf in my left ear.Its been a hard raod so far but we r enjoying our little break here.dont go back to hospital till june 17th for a ct scan then the…
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A couple of questions
Hi. My Dad has begun chemo and radiation together to treat his esophageal cancer. Although the cancer was relatively small and had no spread together with the medical team Dad has decided not to go for surgery at this point. He is 78 and it is believed the risks (including quite a high chance of reoccurence) are too great…
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New
My GI doc has been watching atipical cells in my Barret's escphagus for awhile. My last endoscopy showed high displaisia and I was referred to a Dr Alfonso Ribeiro with the U of Miami Medical Center. I need to know if this is the best doctor/hospital in my area, south Florida, for treatment of possible GI malignancies.…
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No surgery for my dad
Hi, We have just learned my dad has an Esophageal cancer( T3 NI, m0) and the doctor said due to his age(85years old) he can not do surgery on him, so my questions is is chemo or radiation can get rid of the cancer cells and the person be cancer free? Thank for helping me on this difficult time.
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Sleeping and Acid Reflux
I used to see a lot of post about suggestions of sleeping. My husband is almost 6 months out from his surgery and finally seems to be doing better. He just started back to work today! The biggest issue he is having is with acid reflux at night. He seems to slope down from the wedge pillow and other mound of pillows on the…
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Memorial Day
Blessings to all you who someone special they are thinking about today. Not just members of the military. As I always say I think all who have fought THIS battle are some of the bravest soldiers I have ever encountered! You are all in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
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Update on Larry
Up and down. I wrote a long rant, then deleted it. I am beyond frustrated with my husband. Mixed emotions. I love him so very dearly. Have so much admiration for him and his battle, yet am so discouraged that he just will not follow orders from the medical staff. Which affects me everyday. I am exhausted. Drs are concerned…
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Folfox Chemo begins
8 months after surgery to remove my husband's esophagus and pull his stomach up to make the new one, we learn the cancer is back. It is back at the connection site in the esophagus and is some lymph nodes on both sides of his neck, in the lining of his lungs and around his heart. We could not undersstand why in a matter of…
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Tarceva
My mother has stage 4 esophageal cancer, and she has been getting chemo for the last 2 years. Two of the last three chemos caused heart problems and landed her in the hospital. The third chemo (the most recent one) caused a colon infection and low white cells. Based on her age – she is 88 years old – and the problems she…
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5 Years
I just had my 5 year appoingments at MD Anderson and all is good. T3N1Mo 5 years ago. Chemo/Rad then IL with no problems. Back to job as firefighter in 9 months and hiking Appalachian Trail. I am doing well and hope all others do the same.
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one yr ned.
Just had ct,no evidence of cancer. I am going to Dr. for dilation 05/30-13. This will be my first. Thank God for Dr Orringer he saced my life.
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I've been workin' on the railroad
i'm eric. i'm bugged. After an annual endoscopy to see my 12 cm-long Barrett's tissue, the physician(#1) noted a "nodule" and scheduled an endoscopic ultrasound. I decided to go to a larger city where the GI docs were more practiced. My Barrett's tissue was further mapped using 45 biopsied sites. Only the nodule had high…
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Should we be concerned?
We are not due for a f/u for 3 Weeks and I'm not sure if we should call to be seen or not. Dad wants to know if you guys experienced a "lump" like feeling near Adams apple when swallowing. He says its not all the time, started today. He said he took a pill this morning that kind of got stuck but eventually went down. Ever…
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Rickyr1219
Anyone have updates on how he is doing? He hasn't been on the board in a long time
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Nausea
My 1st post here.... I had I/L surgery Dec. 22nd last year. I've struggled with nausea and no appetite off and on since. I was eating better and thought It was finally inproving but then I found out I had to have my gallbladder removed. I had the surgry about 3 weeks ago and a bile leak sent me to emergency the next…
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Josie60
I have been thinking about you. How did your latest scan turn out? Praying for great news.
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HER-2 Gene
Hello, I have heard that people who have the HER-2 gene may possibly be able to get more effective treatment. How do they test a person for the HER-2 gene? Do they perform a biopsy? My mother who has esophageal cancer had a biopsy done back in 2011. Would they be able to do the test on the biopsy they did back in 2011, or…
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Need Help finding a doctor who can help with a very severe esophageal stricture
My husband had chemo and radiation a year ago for stage 4a oropharyngeal (esophageal cancer that is high up at the base of the tongue, not the stomach end). He developed a severe stricture almost immediately after radiation was complete. Basically he has been unable to swallow much of anything since except maybe a few thin…
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How's Larry?
Been thinking about you guys, how are you doing?
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J-tube Removed
Dad was so happy yesterday to get the J-tube removed. It started to show signs of infection and since he gained 4 pounds since the visit 2 weeks ago the doctor decided to pull it out. I couldn't be happier, my father didn't like the feeling he got in his stomach after a feeding and it was sometimes a battle with him to use…
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My Dad and surgery?
Hi everyone, I have been checking out this forum for a few weeks since my Dad was diagnosed with early stage esophageal cancer and it seems everyone is supportive and informative. We have only just got the full picture - stage 1 (I think), adenocarcinoma of lower esophagus with no spread according to ct and pet scans. He…
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Happy Mothers Day
Happy Mothers Day to all of the patients, caregivers, daughters, sisters. Hold em close! Cherish! Take a break! Prayers to all!
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More on my dad and questions
A quick recap on my dad. He went through 35 rads with 5 weeks of chemo last year which he finished around December, he had a stent put in, that helped him some since he was unable to eat or drink, then had to have that taken out and had weekly throat stretches , went for consol in January to see surgeon who ordered another…
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Jerry Wright
I just got word from Jerry's daughter, he passed on Thursday. Jerry, was so uplifting and fought so courageously as he faced this ugly giant of a disease. Jerry will be missed by all. Prayers for all the family rose
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Dad has esophageal cancer, spread to lymph nodes, kidneys, and liver
Last week my dad called me and told me he had esophageal cancer and that it had spread to his lymph nodes, kidneys, and liver. He's 67 and a heavy smoker. Today he got a feeding tube and a chemo port, and tomorrow he is getting a stent. He says once he gains weight they are going to start chemo. Everything I've read about…
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Update on Larry
Larry was hospitalized yesterday with several small clots in his right lung. Thank God he finally agreed to go. He has been on Heparin IV and bed rest . All in all he is doing well, angry about the setback, but breathing has improved quite a bit. They are starting him on Levonox injections, which he will have to do twice a…
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Second Opinion choices for esophagectomy GE Junction
My husband, 62 and in great (otherwise) health has adenocarcinoma of the GE Junction. It's a Stage 3, N1, M0. He has one more round of chemo and he'll need an esophagectomy. Our oncologist has recommended a doctor, a surgical oncologist, at the Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham. I'd like to have another option on the surgeon…