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Biopsy today

sherryduncan
sherryduncan CSN Member Posts: 7
edited May 2024 in Esophageal Cancer #1

I am a 55 year old female. I had a EGD done today. They biopsied a spot that they said looked suspicious for squamous cell esophageal cancer. I’m scared to death. Can anyone offer me any information please?

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  • sherryduncan
    sherryduncan CSN Member Posts: 7
    #2

    Well here are biopsy results that no one wants to get. I found out via my portal because my doctor is out of town. If anyone can offer help with interpretation that would be great!!

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  • BobHaze
    BobHaze CSN Member Posts: 165
    #3

    Yikes! It's all Greek to me, except that it unfortunately confirms squamous cell carcinoma. At least you now know what you're dealing with and you and your doctors can figure out how best to attack it.

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  • BobHaze
    BobHaze CSN Member Posts: 165
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    Hi Sherry. I'm so sorry that you haven't had more response to your post. When I was diagnosed in 2011 this site was a huge source of information and support. Evidently that has changed.

    So how are you doing?

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  • Srinipartha
    Srinipartha CSN Member Posts: 13 Member
    #5

    Hi Sherry

    Very sorry to hear this. Feel free to reachout if you need to talk. Stay positive - you can fight this

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  • Vida2025
    Vida2025 CSN Member Posts: 1 *
    #6
    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/328002/biopsy-today

    it all depends what stage you are. I also have squamous cells carcinoma and my is early stage.

    You have to do a bunch of tests to get this information accurately.

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  • LimogesGuy
    LimogesGuy CSN Member Posts: 18 Member
    #7
    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1715471#Comment_1715471

    Hi Sherry,

    First of all sorry to her your news.

    When I get these reports I find it useful to scan them using adobe scan and click on text recognition.

    Then I copy the entire body of the letter and paste it in Google Gemini with a request to the AI to give a summary.

    Brilliant for explaining staging and technical terms.

    Finally, I was in your position a year ago, but still here after the full treatment including Ivor Lewis surgery and enjoying life again!

    I’m 71

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  • BobHaze
    BobHaze CSN Member Posts: 165
    #8

    Hi Sherry. Haven't heard from you in several months. How are you doing?

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  • sherryduncan
    sherryduncan CSN Member Posts: 7
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    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1719687#Comment_1719687

    Overall I am doing well. The pathology showed all the cancer is gone. It was a rough surgery as I had a leak after my surgery. I spent a month in the hospital. I am still having some issues with swallowing and diarrhea. I recently had a procedure to stretch things but it didn’t seem to completely resolve my issues. I lost almost 40 pounds but I’m back to 115 now. Hope you’re doing well!!

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