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Esophageal Cancer Discussions

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From "I'm terrified."
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And still am, but learning to cope.  Just thought I'd give a little update.  I made it thru the first round of chemo (four day long sessions once ...
405/12/08 Message Rating
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Harley 1/17/43 - 5/7/08
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It is with the deepest sadness that I tell you that my beloved husband passed away May 7th.  Harley was in a deep coma the last 2 days.  I was able to...
105/12/08 Message Rating
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Endoscopy without sedation
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Hi Everybody,             Some of you have probably read some of my past postings. My mama was diagn...
1105/09/08 Message Rating
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Thrombocytosis
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I have had essential thrombocytosis for eight  years , i could not take hydrea, lowered by white counts too low, take agrylin now and only once weekly...
005/06/08 Message Rating
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has anybody have this done
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hi, i just had a endoscopy on Tues. this is my seventh one and this time they got through the scar tissue.when i woke up i had a string coming out of my nose ti...
005/05/08 Message Rating
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My Dad lost his battle
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First of all thanks for all the advise, guidance, caring words, etc. that I have found on this site.  I may not of posted often but I tried to keep up by r...
405/05/08 Message Rating
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In need of advice
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My husband has just been diagnosed with Stage 4 EC with mets to liver, kidney and lung. We were told without the mets...survival of 12 months is expected but du...
505/04/08 Message Rating
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Dad so far......
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Hi All, have been reading for a while and just plucked up the courage to post.  Dad aged 70 was diagnosed 19th Feb with a scope (showed up a large tumour) ...
505/03/08 Message Rating
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IV Port Shifted
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My dad was diagnosed with esophogeal cancer in January, 2008.  It has been a tough road.  He had a g-tube inserted for feedings (liquid only) and an I...
304/30/08 Message Rating
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Recently diagnosed
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Hi I am new here and have been doing alot of reading. I was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer roughly a month ago. I saw the surgeon on Monday past and they foun...
804/30/08 Message Rating
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Update on Dad - still awesome
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Well, it's been 13 days now since the surgery and Dad is home and doing well. There were no complications to really speak of. Only thing is that h...
304/27/08 Message Rating
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Stage II - B? - What to expect...
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Hi Everyone -  My mom was diagnosed about 2 weeks ago with as she told me at the time, a tumor that had a couple cancer cells in it and she was going to ha...
604/27/08 Message Rating
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Keeping up hemoglobin count wh...
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Does anyone have any advice on what to do to keep up the hemoglobin count during chemo when eating red meat may be difficult? Also, what are the best ways to&nb...
204/25/08 Message Rating
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EC Surgery Jan. 29th
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My mother had her EC surgery on Jan. 29 and she is doing very well.  She had her entire esophagus removed, a scare by her clavicle and down the abdomen.&nb...
204/25/08 Message Rating
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Still fighting to get home 1 Y...
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Perhaps I should have begun posting some time ago but here's my family's story: Aug. 16, 2006:  my father received a laproscopic espophectomy ...
204/25/08 Message Rating
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Deciding on Surgery
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My Mum is 67 years old and outside of the EC she has, she is a very healthy person.  She was diagnosed 7 months ago and has received the full treatment of ...
1004/20/08 Message Rating
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Research Study for Cetuximab
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My family member (stage 4, M1) has been offered a clinical trial using cetuximab in combination with drugs used to treat EC. The drug trial groups are: 1. epiru...
304/18/08 Message Rating
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EMR and PDT Treatment
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Has anyone had, or know someone who's had, the new EMR treatment for EC?Is it good? And is it suitable for all oesophageal adenocarcinomas or just some...
204/18/08 Message Rating
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what does an Ultrasound mean?
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Hi my friend's mum has had problems with indigestion for years and she has recently had an endo.  My friend did not say what the results were, I don...
204/18/08 Message Rating
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Home from hospital after 4+ we...
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Hi folks,   Just the quickest and smallest of notes to let you know that I am home at last. Thanks for the love and wishes that were sent my way and t...
204/17/08 Message Rating
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Sydney Mum - Final Update
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Last update on my beautiful, most caring, loving, mother and best friend. My mum Elizabeth died last Wednesday night 9th April 2008 after being in palliati...
404/16/08 Message Rating
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Day 64 Since EC Surgery
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Hello: 9:30 A.M.Dad and I met with Dr. Anderson on day 64 since dad's EC surgery.  Dr. Anderson took out the feeding tube and told dad to continue...
604/15/08 Message Rating
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Treatment through the eyes of ...
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Hi all...My 66 yr old  father has esophageal cancer...My 25 yr. old son, his grandson,  helps take him for treatments once in a while...I pulled ...
404/14/08 Message Rating
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Update on Daddy-Realistically ...
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Hello Everyone,I haven’t posted much at all lately but I do read the board almost daily. We’ve been so busy-life is flying by and I am trying as har...
304/14/08 Message Rating
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Barretts
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Barrett's (severe) diagnosed 8 years ago.  Had Nissan fundiplication.  Took care of GERD.  Have had UGI/scope every 2 years since.  Symp...
004/13/08 Message Rating
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