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Esophageal Cancer

Archives for November 2017

Upcoming surgery anxiety
Hi, This is my first post here. I was diagnosed with stage IIB EC in August 2017. I completed chemo and radiation in October 2017. I live in Alaska and am scheduled to undergo esophagectomy at the University of Washington on December 11th. I am beyond scared. After several doctors that were consulted on my behalf either…
Best EC Oncologist & Surgeon
I am a newbie to the site and my husband was diagnosed with stage 3 adenocarcinoma October 2017. Possibly stage 4 as they found a liver met, but couldn't biopsy it, as it was too far back and the spot is the size of a of a salt grain, but are saying highly suspicious of cancer. He had 27 radiations and 5 chemos, PET Scan…
Update on MIL post first chemo and onco f/u
MIL had last learned that her insurance will not cover MD Anderson if the same procedures can be done at the hospital she works at. Her sister works for an insurance company and explained to my husband there's no point trying to fight it because that's just the way it is. I'm not willing to accept this what so ever. I'm…
Onward
My husband now has 2 chemo‘s and rads down! He had the medi port placed as well! He is tired naturally and weak! I think some of it is from the weight loss however! What worried me today is that he didnt have an appetite! Although he can swallow creamed soup, ice cream, puddings at times, other times he can’t but has…
Thoracic Surgeon in Upstate NY
I am looking for a thoracic surgeon in Upstate NY. Preferably in Albany NY. Any recommendations? Thanks
Surgery in New York
Does anyone have any experience with surgerons in New York for Esophagectomy?
Please someone help me
Someone please help me, I'm so scared. I'm 47 yrs old never smoked nor been a drinker. For the last 2 weeks out of no where I began having difficulty getting food down. It sticks at the base of my throat, no matter how fine I chew my food it sticks. I have also been having a really dry mouth. I carry a water bottle with me…
Terrified
I do not run often. I have in the past but 2 years ago got a fairly physical and demanding and stressful job and have been lazy. For the past 6 years I sometimes get this burning/pressure in my chest. I always thought it was reflux or stress. Sometimes it was relieved by drinking water or taking tums. Sometimes I would go…
Possible EC
Hi Everyone. I joined this board after following it for some time, maybe you all can help me. I've been having difficulty getting food to go down. It feels as though it gets stuck near the very top part of my throat near nasal passage. I have lost 6lbs in 7 days due to not being able to eat, however, I am so hungry. I seen…
1st chemo
My husband had his 1st chemo! He had a reaction to the Taxol but not severe! They counteracted it with steriods and then he was fine! They said it's not uncommon for a reaction! He is tolerating j tube feedings well! We are up to 3 container's of Jevity & 3 of Osmolite! He tries to take some liquids by mouth daily.…
This is long but need suggestions Please!
Hi everyone! My mother in law, age 62, was diagnosed w/ stage IV adenocarcinoma EC that has metastisized to liver, lesion on a lung, L2 in lumbar, lymph nodes. She gradually started having difficulty swallowing starting in June of this year but she said it didn't concern her because her dad and a sister have a condition…
Keep Fighting
September 16, 2015 I was diagnosed with stage 3 Adenocarcinoma esophageal cancer. I underwent 25 sessions of proton beam radiation along with chemotherapy over the course of 5 weeks. After waiting another 5 weeks to recover from that kind of crazy I had my Ivor Lewis surgery, 14 hours on the table. After 9 days in the…
Tracii~Re EC Stage IV - USNewsHealth ranks BEST hospitals 4 treating Esophageal Cancer
Dear Tracii ~ These remarks are an extension of the conversation you are carrying on with Ed (DeathorGlory) and Paul61 on the EC forum here. You wrote about your father’s diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer, Stage IV at this link https://csn.cancer.org/node/312833 dated November 6, 2017. Since you were short with your remarks,…
University of Washington Esophageal Center
Hello, Wondering if anyone out there knows anything about the University of Washington ( Seattle ) Esophageal Center and Doctor Brant Oelschalger ? I need to have an esophagectomy soon and am trying to decide between having it done at the U of W -- or Swedish Medical Center ( Seattle ) by Doctor Brian Louie. Thanks Bob
Post Esophagectomy diet~Foods 2 eat~foods 2 avoid~bowel problems usually persist 4 A time but will B
Dear Jesse: You posted a letter to us at this link: https://csn.cancer.org/node/312916 in which you wrote the following: “Nov 10, 2017 - 12:29 pm - Hello I just recently had an esophagectomy and I am wondering is it normal to have trouble using the bathroom??? Can anyone give me any advice on how to have one normally…
Bowel Movement
Hello I just recently had an esophagectomy and I am wondering is it normal to have trouble using the bathroom??? Can anyone give me any advice on how to have one normally without taking anything such as a suppository,enema or prune juice any information would be helpful
Hope
I am updating on the events of the last week! My husband was recently diagnosed with stage 3 Esophageal Cancer @ the GE Junction. His recent Pet Scan revealed NO spread to other organs, thank God! He had a J Tube placed and is now receiving much needed nutrition! I wondered about a medi port but the surgeon suggested that…
Seek an EXPERT
My neighbor was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer. We live in Pittsburgh pa. He had a rocky start with surgeons who didn't seem to care and didnt have proper experience. He then saw thoracic surgeon DR OMAR AWAIS and let me tell you this doctor is amazing!!!! He spent quality time during each visit explaining…
It will be five years soon.
I haven't been here for a very long time. Tom passed in January, 2013fl from this horrible disease. My son and I are doing well. We still have three shelties only one was here when Tom was alive. I did all I had to do and soldiered through. I'm not a quitter... I went ahead and finished the remodeling we started along with…
Chemotherapy patients should B sure 2 ask 4A medi-port prior 2 start of chemo regimen-Needle sticks
It occurs to me that every patient that will undergo chemotherapy as part of their work-up for Esophageal Cancer may not know that a port is easier on the patient. Several points are worth remembering about ports. As stated in one of these articles, 9 out of 10 patients prefer a port as opposed to multiple “needle sticks.”…
U.S. News just announced Best Medicare Plans for 2018 just N case U R trying 2 make a choice 4 the c
Hello to my "senior friends!" I think this just-released USNews report on the Best Medicare plans for 2018 will be helpful, in case you’re in the market for a plan, or wish to change your insurance plans. And no, I don’t own stock in BC/BS. So I hope this won’t be considered solicitation, but rather informational. If this…
Stage 4 esophogul cancer
My dad has been diagnosed with stage 4 esophogal cancer. I just want to see what other peoples experiences are. They cant opperate. He is seeing a chemeologist on wednesday. I was looking into cannibis oil treatmemt this morning. Someone, anyone please help me. I have never experienced death/serious illness. I feel so lost…
MOUTH SORES ~Suggested helps 4 Mike & others taking chemo~be proactive & consistent~Keep mouth moist
Dear Mike: First of all, let me say how sorry I am to know that you’ve been diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer, but at least you have been diagnosed as a Stage III EC patient. This leads me to believe that most likely surgery will be a possibility for you. Since you were short on info, I will assume that this is…
The Elderly and Esophageal Cancer
Hello I am new to this disscussion board. My dad who is 83 was diagnosed with Stage IV Esophageal Cancer in March 2017. He had trouble eating and was vomiting mucous. Went for scope and cancer was found rising from Barretts Esophogus. Several lymph nodes were involved as confirmed on pet scan. He had heartburn and ate tums…
Excessive mouth mucous during last stages of chemo/radiation tx.
I have stage 3 EC, and have had a lot of thick mouth mucous during this last week of 6 week treatment. It can gather around the tumor and cause distress and hiccups unless I spit it out. It seems to signal nausea onset but not always. Am taking Zofran and Promethazine gel. I hydrate PO and feeding tube often as I can. Any…

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