2 cancers

ttbjpw
ttbjpw Member Posts: 19
in Esophageal Cancer #1

Heres an update on what we have found out.

After 3 doctors, biopsies, and numerous scans,we now know the original tumor was in fact

Adenocarcinoma.  After surgery in june he bumped his head, unhealed sore became enlarged,

Grew into many more bumps, and lesions.  

Biopsies showed cancer, thought to be the EC metastasized.  Further testing has proven the

Many new tumors on head and face to be squamous cell carcinoma. 

3 more spots showed on PET scan. Lung, Lower scar from esophajectomy, and aorta area.

Biopsy on scar results say adenocarcinoma.  He refuses to have a lung biopsy 

At this point.

Dr. Says now dealing with 2 cancers at once. Brain scan did show a little eating away

Of the skull but no mets to the brain.  so, chemo 2 weeks, 1 week off and on and on . . .

If anyone has had anything similar I would love some input. The first diagnosis was a blow,

But we looked at having, chemo,  radiation,  surgery, recovery,. This time I feel like its just chemo, 

Chemo, chemo . . .

 

 

Comments

  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #2
    I am so sorry to find yourself back in treatment again

    I know it must be very disheartening and frustrating to have gone through treatment for esophageal cancer only to find that now he must fight another type of cancer as well. I wish there was something positive I could say about the coming treatment but I know there is nothing I can say to make this any better.

    I have been waiting for a few days before posting in hopes that someone on the board would have been through a similar situation and had a positive outcome.

    I know there are other cancer survivors here who have completed treatment for esophageal cancer and then been diagnosed with another type of cancer as well. If there is any positive perspective, it is that very few cancers have a worse prognosis than esophageal cancer; so one would hope that the prognosis for squamous cell cancer is better than esophageal adenocarcinoma.

    Sending positive thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort as you both go through this difficult time.

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams

    McCormick, South Carolina
    DX 10/2009 T2N1M0  Stage IIB - Ivor Lewis Surgery  12/3/2009 - Post Surgery Chemotherapy 2/2009 – 6/2009
    Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU - Four Year Survivor

     

  • Ladylacy
    Ladylacy Member Posts: 773 Member
    #3
    Cancers

    While my husband's first cancer was laryngeal for which he underwent radiation, chemo and then surgery, his second cancer one year later was at the cervical of his esophagus.  He underwent more radiation and chemo.  Surgery ruled out due to previous treatment.  He was NED for only about 7 months when it was found that the second cancer was back with spread to his right lung.  That was two years ago.  At that time, my husband said no more.  Only thing oferred was chemo and then we were told up front would only prolong and could possibly hasten his time.  It has been hard and he has deteriorated very slowly.  I do know, after much reading, that my husband has survived longer than many people with the second cancer at the cervical of his esophagus which is rare and even with surgery, radiation and chemo, survival rate is only about 2 years.  He has outlived that because the 2nd primary was diagnosed and treated in May 2012.

    My Aunt, my mother's youngest sister, passed away from esophageal cancer after fighting it for 3 1/2 years with spread to different parts of her body and many rounds of chemo, radiation and surgery.  I don't know the type of cancer she had.  My husband's is squamous cell.

    Wishing you both peace and comfort -- Sharon

     

  • ttbjpw
    ttbjpw Member Posts: 19
    #4
    Ladylacy said:

    Cancers

    While my husband's first cancer was laryngeal for which he underwent radiation, chemo and then surgery, his second cancer one year later was at the cervical of his esophagus.  He underwent more radiation and chemo.  Surgery ruled out due to previous treatment.  He was NED for only about 7 months when it was found that the second cancer was back with spread to his right lung.  That was two years ago.  At that time, my husband said no more.  Only thing oferred was chemo and then we were told up front would only prolong and could possibly hasten his time.  It has been hard and he has deteriorated very slowly.  I do know, after much reading, that my husband has survived longer than many people with the second cancer at the cervical of his esophagus which is rare and even with surgery, radiation and chemo, survival rate is only about 2 years.  He has outlived that because the 2nd primary was diagnosed and treated in May 2012.

    My Aunt, my mother's youngest sister, passed away from esophageal cancer after fighting it for 3 1/2 years with spread to different parts of her body and many rounds of chemo, radiation and surgery.  I don't know the type of cancer she had.  My husband's is squamous cell.

    Wishing you both peace and comfort -- Sharon

     

    Thank you so much for the

    Thank you so much for the responses. 

    Hes had a couple chemo treatments and has done well.

    Havent seen any difference on the squamous,  don't know

    When there will be scans to check on the adeno.

    At least he's still feeling well, able to get around, and this

    Time it hasn't affected his eating due to where it showed

    Itself this round. So there are praises in the midst of the storm.

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