The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Thank you for being a part of the Cancer Survivor Network community. Survivors and caregivers like you have played a unique role in fostering an online environment that encourages connection among those needing support, community, and education. On May 28, the Network will be discontinued. More details are available here . If you have any questions, contact CSNSupportTeam@cancer.org. Thanks again for the support you’ve provided each other over the years. We remain committed to supporting you in other ways throughout your cancer journey.

My dad's balloon dilation went well!

Tina Blondek
Tina Blondek CSN Member Posts: 1,500 Member
edited March 2014 in Esophageal Cancer #1
Hello Everyone here,
Thanks to all of you for your many many prayers!! We had a great day yesterday. The sun was shining, we got a great parking spot at the hospital, dad got called back right away, the nurses were great, dad's iv went in easily without any problems, and his procedure went well!!

Dr who did scope did say that it was very tight, and hard to get through, made a few cuts, inserted the balloon, made the dilation, but wants dad back in 2 weeks to have another dilation done. The best thing she told us was.....she did not see any cancer there!! Hooray! I made her repeat that to my dad twice, just to make sure, if he did not hear her the first time!

We are thrilled, to say the least. Thank you all again for your concern, thoughts, support, and of course your prayers!! Keep those prayers coming, and I will update you after the next dilation and p e t scan. They will both be being done on Dec 21st.

Sincerely,
Tina
Like Care

Comments

Discussion Boards