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In shock
I have been on this site since March of last year, when my dad was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. I tell my family's story, which has just come to an end, not to scare anyone but to seek support as I deal with the loss of my dad tonight. My dad went through chemo and radiation and had Ivor Lewis surgery in July. He did…
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heart problems
My brother is having some problems with his heart now. He had a esophagectomy on March 5. He did have some complications but is doing better. Butnow his heart is in arrtyhmia beatng faster than it should so now is taking medication for that. He is also suppose to go back for chemo the end of May. He is thinking that…
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Trouble with Nutrition
My father is having a terrible time getting any calories down during his chemo treatment. We are having to do nutritional shakes but he indicates he is too sick to his stomach to eat or drink anything. He has lost WAY too much weight. Any hints????
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new to site-seeking friends
My Husband has recently been diagnosed with stage T3, N2, M0 adenocarcinoma. We are still in shock! He is 36 years old and this is his second bout with cancer. He is a 4 year survivor of brain cancer (oligodendroglioma, stage 2). I would like to make some friends who have experience with esophageal cancer. We just had his…
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activac wound vac
My brothet Butch is at homr with an activac wound vac and the dressing changes have been very painful. Has anyone experienced this? Any suggestions? Thank you
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dilatation for strictures
Can someone who has gone through dilatation for stricture after surgery share their experience how often it needs to be done.
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post op follow up
Husband had surgery recently. Dr told us follow ups will be done every 6 months . I am wondering what is the experience of other people. 6 months seems to be too long.