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Mother was diagnosed with this cancer today, what should I expect?
Some backstory. My mother (53) is critically anorexic (15-20 years in the making), mixed with a handful of different psychological issues, and the doctor today is setting her up with TPN after a failed tube feed attempt (she is completely unable to eat or drink right now). Clearer diagnosis of the cancer and treatment will…
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2 year ct scan
Greetings... 9/10/21 had my annual ct scan. Afterwords doc said scan looked good, thus 2 years cancer free since my esophagectomy. Several hours later after doc more closely reading my ct scan contacted me and say they found a 1.9 x 1.8 cm nodular subpleural lesion in lung in the lingula. Now i gotta go in for a…
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Surgery vs Radiation Chemo Or?
I had neck cancer 8 years ago. Now I have a small spot (1 cm) on upper esophagus. My doctor thinks radiation chemo is possbile, maybe not full treatment dose, but not sure. The cancer has not spread. If I cannot have radiation they may cut out the cancer on the back of my esophagus, a 1 cm spot, and replace it with a flap…
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Trachea Tube Shower Cap Mucus Deflector
Hey everybody. I was diagnosed with cancer in my tongue in early 2017. In March of 2017, the surgeons removed 70% of my tongue including the "flap" and reconstructed everything with tissue donated from my left thigh area. As a result, I have a trachea tube that is more than likely permanent. As a result of that, I am…
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Second war with stage three S. C.
In January I had a successful PET Scan for stage III esophageal cancer. The report stated, 1) "No associated hypermetabolism." 2) "No lymphadenopathy." 3) "No worrisome hyper metabolism." When my oncologist presented my wife and I with this report we were, of course, filled with great relief and gratitude. My doctor,…
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Diaphragmatic hernia post ivorLewis surgery
Has someone dealt with Diaphragmatic hernia or hiatal hernia post ivorLewis surgery. My husband had this kind of hernia twice. And every time it was laproscopically repaired. He had follow up ct scan done after 5 months recently and again small one showing up. This is the third time. Did anyone here in forum come across…
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I may have Esophageal cancer
I am a survivor of tongue cancer that spread to both sides of my neck. I've been posting in that forum for years now. Went for scans this week for the first time in two years thanks to Covid. Doc said I need an endoscopy because my esophagus is lighting up. Now that I've been told of this situation, I'm realizing I may…
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throat cancer
I was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer and it has gone through my cartilage and into my neck muscles. I was wondering if I should do a full laryngectomy or try chemo and radiation and what is the quality of life for both.
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Recently Diagnosed with adenocarcinoma esophageal cancer
My Adenocarcinoma Esophageal Cancer Journey. In Feb 2021 I had a mild case of Covid. After about a week or 2 in my Dr sent me to ER on Feb 25th for heart monitoring, chest xrays etc just because of strange burning and pressure in chest. A common effect from Covid-19. My ekg was fine but a CT scan showed 2 to 3 nodules on…
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New here sharing my story Adenocarcinoma of Esophagus
Hello all, FIRST A PSA ANYONE with a diagnosis of ESOPHAGEAL cancer check on SS disability this cnacer qualifies as a compassionate allownace and can be approved in a couple weeks. I was getting an annual chest Xray as a precaution for being an ex smoker when they found an enlarged lymph node. It took months due to Covid…
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Need advice/input with radiation/chemo side effects.
I am in the end of the 5th week of a 6 week radiation/chemo protocal for vocal cord cancer and need some insight from someone who has had my side effects. I am on Cisplatin chemo and IMRT radiation to my neck and lympnodes. My cnacer is stage 2 but being treated as if stage 3. I was faring well until about the beginning of…
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Esophageal cancer diagnosed
About My dad: He is 78 and healthy as an ox. He has been taken care of my mom through her heart conditon the last two years and mom is on the mend. She had the TAVR procedure during Covid and recovered like a champ. She is a strong lady. She just got her eye surgery and is able to drive now. I remember after we got the…
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Second war with stage three.
In January I had a successful PET Scan for stage III esophageal cancer. The report stated, 1) "No associated hypermetabolism." 2) "No lymphadenopathy." 3) "No worrisome hyper metabolism." When my oncologist presented my wife and I with this report we were, of course, filled with great relief and gratitude. My doctor,…
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Anniversary
Today Mark's the 10 year anniversary of my MIE at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Mn. Hasn't been easy at times but I'm still here looking forward.
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Feeding Tube Formula
We have just learned that our insurance company will not pay for the formula we are using for the J tube. And I just learned that we are being charged $315.00 per case of 24 – 250 ml cans of the stuff. Calculates to somewhere around $2000 a month and we’ve been told to expect to need it through at least mid Sept. The…
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Lower Ab pain after surgery
Hello, My father had an esophagectomy for Stage 1 cancer 1 1/2 years ago. Recently he has been getting a sharp pain in his lower right abdomen. It only last for a few seconds and comes and goes throughout the day. Of course he's worried cancer has returned and next scans aren't for 3 weeks. Has anyone else experienced…
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Esophegectomy
I was diagnosed with advanced stage III esophagus in June of 2020. Needless to say I was in shock. It all started when I had extreme difficulty swallowing anything, even water was painful. The tumor was very aggressive and growing. I was put on Chemo and Radiation for 5 week to shrink the tumor. After that surgery was…
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Twisted bowel 8 years after esophagectomy
My husband had Ivor Lewis esophagectomy 8 years ago. He has been doing fairly well but was just admitted through the ER with what they thought was a blocked bowel. After some tests, IV medication , NG Tube, fasting, he is being sent home. The doctor said they think it is a flipped or twisted bowel that was likely caused by…
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HELP - Continuous nausea/vomiting after Ivor Lewis method esophagogastrectomy
My father had an esophagogastrectomy 7 weeks ago and has suffered with 24/7 nausea and daily vomiting. We have tried many different medications, peppermint oil, reflexology and have an appointment for accupuncture this week. Has anyone else suffered the same outcome and if so, how have you coped? The cancer was…
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anyone have esophageal cancer after having Rny gastric bypass
I am facing surgery for an esophagectomy for stage 3 cancer Jan ,2021. I had RNY gastric bypass surgery 17 yrs ago to lose weight. Because of that it could be hard to be able for the surgeon to pull what little stomach I haave up. Has anyone else had this surgery after gastric bypass and how did it go? I am a 71 yr old…
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Squamous Cell Esophageal Cancer
After over 6 weeks of seeing various doctors and doing tests (first to my PCP, then to ENT for throat scope, then swallow test, then back to PCP for UGI, and finally to gastro for endoscopy), I have been diagnosed with squamous cell esophageal cancer, moderately differentiated. It is at the top of the esophagus. The…
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GE Junction Cancer
Hi Everyone, My 52 year old husband was diagnosed in September with stage 4 ge junction cancer. Since being diagnosed he has gotten a feeding tube and been through a month of chemotherapy and radiation. We found out this week the tumor shrank 40-50% so the hell he went through was maybe worth it. He will now go through…
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Friend newly diagnosed at age 39
Hi everyone, Last week a close friend diagnosed with esophageal cancer at the gastroesophageal junction. He is 39 yrs old and have a long history with GER. He doesn't live in the US. The problem is his doctor recommended chemotherapy only without radiotherapy but when I read about esophageal cancer all treatment options…
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Moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma
Dear All, My father has been having difficulty swallowing water and food from past few weeks. Recently, after we checked with docctor, his endoscopy and biopsy was done. His Chest X-ray, UGI Endoscopy and Laryngoscopy were fine. UGI Endoscopy reports showed that food was stuck in the food pipe. The biopy report however…
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Not diagnosed, but scared...
Hi, I'm new here. I have symptoms, and I am scheduled for an endoscopy on 11/2/20. I have had issues with swallowing for about 2 years,...but it has been significantly worse for about the past 9 months or so. I was referred to a gastroenterologist a few months ago, and had zero thoughts about CANCER, and it still has not…
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Alternative Medicine for Esophageal Cancer?
Does anyone have experience or advice regarding alternative medicine? Specifically, the T-Cell treatment (Gamma-Delta Treatment), a combination of drugs Proleukine and Zometa? After several rounds of chemo and radiation we are back on Folfox, indefinitely, and it's not an ideal treatment plan. Our doctors admitted they are…
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Newly diagnosed -- no dysphagia?
Hi there, Coming here in some level of shock to learn that my otherwise healthy father has esophageal cancer. We are awaiting final pathology results to determine the type and he has a CT scan on Monday. He has been having heartburn-like pain that comes and goes for a couple of months now... and his doctor ordered an Upper…
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Leak
Hello, I am new to the site and looking for anyone who has had a leak following surgery. I had an esophogectomy on April 17th and it seemed to go well. The first swallow test, done 5 days after surger, indicated no leak and I was started on clear liquids. I developed an infection shortly after and a second swallow test…
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One year since undergoing the esophagectomy procedure
One year today since i went under the knife. 53 yr old male diagnosed with esohageal cancer 2B. Underwent a month of radiation/chemo treatment. After rad/chemo treament i was basically ned but was practically guareenteed without an esophagectomy the cancer would return and performing the operation at a later date would…
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Elderly parent with cancer wants to do it alone
My dad was just diagnosed. He insists that he can take himself to treatments and does not need help. He lives an hour and a half from everyon. I have a room for him. We are close but in his mind he doesn't want to be a burden. He also feels obligated to care for a friend near him that has no one. She is not very nice to…