Elderly 80's Survivors - Are any here? My Dad was just diagnosed at 83 yrs old. Looking for inspira

singinheart
singinheart Member Posts: 1
in Esophageal Cancer #1

Hi everyone, God bless each of you.

My Dad was just diagnosed with adeno. esophag. cancer. He was fit untili this last year... has played tennis every week for about 50 years....  We are still getting info on if it has spread.  I'm researching for my folks to get practical info and support/inspiration.

Please share your stories of elderly people who have survived this cancer and anything else you think would be useful.

Thank you!  <3

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  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
    #2
    Hello and Welcome to you and

    Hello and Welcome to you and your dad! I was a caregiver for my dad. He passed away in 2010 from EC which went to his liver.

    My advice to you is to get his cancer staged. Depending on the staging....1 being early stage 4 being late stage. Early stage

    tumor is more easily removed through surgery, or shrunk with chemo/radiation. It all depends on what his ongoloist says.

    You can also get a second opinion. A positive attitude is key, as well as good communication. Learn as much as you can, and

    ask questions! Hoping this has helped. Keep in touch.

    Tina in Va

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