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staging question

lindadanis
lindadanis CSN Member Posts: 235
edited March 2014 in Esophageal Cancer #1
because ed's pet scan showed improvement in all spots yesterday including all mets, is he going to be restage to a 3 instead of a 4, I don't understand this and was wondering if anyone else did. he does have cancer in the esphogeus, stomach, liver and pelvis, but all shunk somewhat due to the chemo, does this make it a restaging thing?\ Linda
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  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek CSN Member Posts: 1,500 Member
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    Hi Linda,
    As far as I know, after the tumors shrink, they are still considered the original stage. I am not positive though. A good question for the dr. I am still rejoicing on Ed's success! I hope this news has put smiles on all of your faces!
    Tina
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  • lindadanis
    lindadanis CSN Member Posts: 235
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    thanks again for your wisdom
    I now understand the entire staging process. thanks so much for your help.
    Linda
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