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Esophageal Cancer

Archives for October 2017

New to the journey
In August of this year I had a bone scan and a CT scan, after having biopsies that showed prostate cancer. Both scans were negative for additonal cancer or mets. October 2nd I had my prostate removed and was informed that it appears that there is no spread beyond an area very close to where the cancer was in the prostate.…
Pet Scan & Dietician
Tomorrow my husband and I will be seen at the Cancer Center as he was recently diagnosed with Esophageal cancer TN3 with lymph node involvement. He will have a Pet Scan and we will see the dietician re: j tube! He had aa barium swallow last Thursday but it couldn't be continued as it was barely trickling down his throat…
Barrett's Esophagus?
Hi, I've had a few different cancers and I'm scaring myself. I had an EGD done a couple of weeks ago and the pictures showed what strongly looks like Barrett's Esophagus, but the doc said nothing about it. I don't have the actual followup on the EGD until November, but he would mention something like that, wouldn't he,…
1st trip to cancer center
My husband and I made our first trip to the cancer center today! We met with many doctors, nurses, coordinator, ect. Over the next week or so my husband will have 2 more tests, Pet Scan & PFT's. The Nov. 3rd will have a Port and J Tube placed. While they place the J tube, they will look around the stomach as the lining…
What to expect
I will know more after Tuesday when my husband who was just diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer TN3 is seen by Cancer Team. Since Esophagectomy was mentioned, I would like to know from anyone, what to expect. Length of stay in hospital, recovery and what my husband will be able to eat in the future? Above all of what he will…
Diagnosis Esophageal Cancer
After many tests over the past week, my husband was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer TN3 with lymph node involvement. The doc said the silver lining is that it doesn't appear to have spread to any other organs! I am relieved about that! We are set to go to the Cancer Center this Tues for a long day with all of his Cancer…
Esophageal Cancer Stage 1 5FU
Avoid Mission Healthcare/CCWNC in Asheville NC. Do not go there for cancer care. If the cancer doesn’t kill you the Missionhealthcare system will. If you want competent healthcare go to MD Anderson (multiple locations), I went to CCWNC in Asheville to be treated for esophageal cancer (EC) stage 1. I was given radiation and…
A question on hiccups
I have looked at boards for almost a year but have never joined in. I am the caregiver, married for 49 3/4 years, to the love of my life...still. He was diagnoised in November 2016 and underwent a esophagectomy in March 2017 following concurrent radiation and chemo treatments. Since has had several regiments of…
Newbie. Not diagnosed...yet.
Hello everyone, Like the title says, I do not have a diagnosis yet, so I hope it's okay to post here. I am a 39 (almost 40) year old female. I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and gerd approximately 15 years ago. Since then, I have self-mmedicated with Zantac and Rolaids. I am overweight, and have gained weight over the…
To the one(s) left behind
My name is Ron. I was diagnosed on July 27th 2017 after a scheduled endoscopy to determine what was causing my difficulty in swallowing. Upon waking up from anesthesia was told I had a large obvious cancerous tumor that that wouldn't even allow the scope complete entry. CT confirmed 10 cm tumor upper esophagus with mets to…
Waiting for results
I have written on this site before when I had an issue with sinuses and head and neck cancer was at least a question. That was all figured out and I was one of the lucky ones! I am writing now as it is my husband who is having a serious issue! He has had a hard time swallowing for at least the last couple of months and has…
"Jamrroh"~Diet suggestions 4 post-Esophagectomy patients-Wt. loss is normal after surgery 4 a X - Th
“Dear John” Was delighted to hear from you. Congratulations for getting up the nerve to post anything EVER about yourself on the web. You did well for the first time writing. So I say, “Just chill out John--you are exhibiting all the normal characteristics of a patient that has recently had an Esophagectomy. You are in the…
"Help Desk" @ VA ADMIN not helpful~I asked specifically "Does VA recognize Agent Orange as contribut
Hello “Toni” Actually this letter will suffice as an answer for “Jkmelch” and you, since you are posting on a topic forum which began with “Mrs. Botch.” Regrettably both Barb’s husband died from his diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer, and then years later, Barb died suddenly without a previous hint of illness. My husband and I…
Received another clear scan!!! Should the report say "NED"
We are 10 months post surgery and just received news that our 3month scan was good. Our family doctor explains that it is clear, but as I attempt to read it it says, "no new findings" but never says "NED". Isn't that the magical words that you want to hear???

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