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Finally a good day!!
Dad finally seems to be turning the corner for better days. I got to take him to bingo on Sunday for a 4 hour adventure and he was able to hang in there. I was overwhelmed with joy because I never thought I would see him get out and do something so soon. He's learning what he can and can't tolerate as far as food but he's…
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Hoping for some perspective...
Hi All, I'm new here. My dear sis was diagnosed about a month ago. Stage IIb adenocarcinoma. Very aggressive plan being put in place... 28 radiation treatments in conjunction with chemo (not sure of drug choices) which will be 6 weeks in duration followed by the esophagectomy. My sis is only 55 and healthy. From what you…
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New but not really
Hi everyone, I have been reading this site for almost 2 years now (Sept 2011) when my husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer at age 48. Over the years I have turned to this site whenever I feel the need. After slogging through this for what seems like an eternity, we are battered and rough around the edges and maybe…