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Esophageal Cancer Discussions

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3-4 mm brain lesions
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Hi everyone,I have previously written about my mom and appreciate all the prayers and help I have received from everyone here.I am now back in Florida and calli...
101/14/08 Message Rating
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Help-surgery
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I think there may be a window of time following chemo & radiation when an operation has be performed if surgery is wanted. Can anyone verify this and if it ...
201/13/08 Message Rating
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Pillow Wedge
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Hello All,I have read several places that EC patients should always stay at a 30 degree angle, even when they sleep. Is there a pillow wedge that anyone could r...
1101/13/08 Message Rating
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Advise Please
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My father was diagnosed with Esophageal cancer in late December 2007.  Since then he has had 2ct scans, a PET scan, countless blood tests and a scope of hi...
401/13/08 Message Rating
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Shannons gone
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Shannon passed away on friday the 11th at 430 in the afternoon. we had a doctor come over at noon and she thought she was looking okay and that she didnt need a...
1101/13/08 Message Rating
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laser treatment
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I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with laser treatment.  My father is supposed to have some sort of laser treatment on his esophageal tumor....
101/12/08 Message Rating
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My Mom
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Hello Everyone, I wrote a while back about my mom...we found out about the cancer in July, at Christmas we had to take her to the hospital at one point they tol...
301/12/08 Message Rating
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cancer vaccin
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My Dad who had Stage 3(T3N1M0 ) EC had his total esophagactomy done on NOV28. Histo pathology report says that he had 2 out of 6 paraesophegal nodes positive an...
101/11/08 Message Rating
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acid and bile reflux
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My husband is also a survivor of esophageal cancer...had esophagectomy with stomach pulled up through his chest..then a fistula with feeding tube for 4 months.&...
701/10/08 Message Rating
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What they don't see
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I have written something else that I wanted to share. Prayers for all RobinWhat they don’t see……. They sayYou are so strong They s...
101/10/08 Message Rating
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Post Surgical Side Effects
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My dad has espohageal cancer.  They caught it very early, he got a piece of pork chop stuck in his throat and they took a biopsy while there were getting i...
1101/10/08 Message Rating
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Update on Mama
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Hi All,     God Bless all of you for your support and prayers. Even though I have support from family and friends that are here and I know t...
801/09/08 Message Rating
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Introduction
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I am trying this again because my post disappeared.  Hope I don't end up posting twice. If I do, I am sorryMy name is Robin. Although I am technically ...
901/08/08 Message Rating
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my post
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what would make my post go away?
101/08/08 Message Rating
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Losing too much weight
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Hello All,I am writing to get some help. Mom went through transhiatal esophagectomy surgery this past summer. The surgery was successful and she is recovering w...
201/08/08 Message Rating
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Lynn and Missing Roobie
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Hi to All:   I come to the boards as a sort of therapy.  It helps me to be able to help others (at least I hope I am).  Christmas was hard b...
401/07/08 Message Rating
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chemo after surgery
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In August I was diagnosed with EC, stage 3.  All tests showed that the cancer hadn't spread.  I underwent 5 weeks of radiation along with 2 rounds...
401/07/08 Message Rating
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Daddy's Latest Results-why not...
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We did not get very good news from the dr. on Thursday. There are two masses on the esophagus. The first is in the middle and blocking 50% of the tube. The 2nd ...
101/07/08 Message Rating
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Really need answers!
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My Dad was diagnosed in March of this year and has since had 1 round of chemo and a stent fitted.  He got a blockage two weeks ago and they have since fitt...
201/06/08 Message Rating
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PET results
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Hello everyone--Annie here. My husband just had another PET scan, first one in 16 mos. and the tumor in the esophagus less bright as well as the lymphs we knew ...
201/05/08 Message Rating
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My mom's new results
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My mom was diagnosed in Aug 2007 with Stage 4 EC and went through an extensive round of chemo and radiation.  She had a EDG on Dec 28 and they did a b...
201/04/08 Message Rating
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Prayers for Mama & Me
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To all my friends,          Mama has fought a hard battle against cancer and as far as I know she has won. But adva...
1601/04/08 Message Rating
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More Problems-Help!
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My husband was diagnosed in July with EC. He had surgery in August at Mass General. Excellent surgeon-Dr. Wright. Tough recovery but made it. Rick just finished...
101/04/08 Message Rating
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Looking for an EUS in Southern...
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I'm running into a wall trying to find a facility that will do an Endoscopic Ultrasound.  I need this before I can start a treatment plan for my esopha...
201/03/08 Message Rating
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Update on Shannon
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Hi all I havent posted in a while but I do miss your kind words. Shannon is on her g tube and that's it. Not much time left I know but we still try to get u...
801/02/08 Message Rating
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