Has anyone survived esophageal Cancer?

Thanks for your inspiring message and the book list. I hope all is well. I tried locating
When Hope Never Dies by Marlene McKenna however it appears to be out of print. I checked bookstores, used ones, Cancer society, hospital, and the library plus Amazon with no luck. If you could let me know where I might get a copy, I would sincerely appreciate it. I ordered the book on Nutrition recommended by you. I would be very pleased, if you would share the 15 pages of notes that you have compiled so that my father can eat a nutritionally balanced diet. He was diagnosised a week ago but has been ill, losing weight since April 2006. This is a small city so he will have to go to Winnipeg, Manitoba (2 1/2 hours away) for treatments starting on the 12th. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Hayward

Hi Hayward M.,

My husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer the end of June. He had the esophagectomy on 7/10. He is doing pretty well and is still in the hospital. He will need some chemo in the future when he is strong enough. Can you tell me the name of the nutrition book you purchased and send me a copy of the 15 pages you requested?

I hope all is well with you.

Teemarie

I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, stage 3, squamous cell metastactic cancer(spread to the lymph nodes) in Sept. 2004. The surgery I went through removed my esophagus and a third of my stomach. After the surgery I went through three sessions of cisplatin and three of 5FU along with 5 weeks of radiation. During this time I tried reading everything I could on cancer. I have given up eating meat, any and all refined, processed, filtered etc. type of foods, fried foods and basically cooked food, along with all dairy products. My concentration is on fresh fruits and vegetables 4-5 times a day. I do eat turkey breast 100% whole wheat sandwiches. I take a number of supplements and vitamins twice a day (mostly antioxidents). I have a water machine that gives me water that is very high in alkaline (pH of 9.5, 2 quarts a day).
I learned Transentental Meditation and do it twice a day for 20 minutes each time. I bought a dog, walk every day and do some stretching.
My doctor has changed my visits to once every 3 months with CT Scan and bone scan every 4 months. "Knock on wood", I am determined to beat the odds of living 5 years after diagnosis.

Hi, my dad has just been diagnosed with e cancer.
He starts chemo( cisplatin and 5FU) tomorrow also radiotherpy.. Any advice would be great. He cant swallow, all foods and liquid have to go via his PEG in the stomach, he does juice, what else can help
Many thanks
Claire UK

Hi Jodi,

I am, so sorry to hear about your Dad. As you know I totally understand your grief and pain. The only thing I can tell you is but your faith that God will find him comfort. I also dont want to add to the fire but I must warn you. cisplatin is what my Dad was on. It completely wipes them out after a few treatments. Please just be prepared. My dad couldnt even ge out of bed on his own. It was absolutely horrible I speak in pasty tense only because they ahve stopped the cisplatin. His body probably would have died if they did it again. he was no lo9nger a candidate for it. he is on something less that will only try and by time. My prayers are with you. Please feel free to contact me via email any time. --- Message edited by CancerCompass staff: for personal protection, email address removed. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html ----. It helps so much to know someone is going through the same thing you are

Laura

Hey Judy, you are truly a blessing for putting this information out here for us that are so scared and are frantically searching everywhere for information. Could you please send me your notes, too. My best friend's sister's husband, Jim was diagnosed Sept 15, 2006 with esophageal cancer adenocarcinoma stage 4. We need to get whatever info as quick as we can. He is diabetic. He starts his first chemo tuesday cisplatin and irontonin(probably mispelled). Can't operate, and his doctor wants to do just chemo. No radiation right now.If you want to email the notes my email address is --- Message edited by CancerCompass staff: for personal protection, email address removed. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html ----. And thank you so much.

Hi Judy,
I too am going down the road with a husband with E cancer. Since I am a "researcher" type person I realize what we are facing. I am trying to do the diet change and would love a copy of your recommendations. Thank you Susan

Can you please send me any available info on your 15 page diet plan for cancer?  I would be most grateful!!!

 

On 7/7/2006 Hayward wrote:

Thanks for your inspiring message and the book list. I hope all is well. I tried locating When Hope Never Dies by Marlene McKenna however it appears to be out of print. I checked bookstores, used ones, Cancer society, hospital, and the library plus Amazon with no luck. If you could let me know where I might get a copy, I would sincerely appreciate it. I ordered the book on Nutrition recommended by you. I would be very pleased, if you would share the 15 pages of notes that you have compiled so that my father can eat a nutritionally balanced diet. He was diagnosised a week ago but has been ill, losing weight since April 2006. This is a small city so he will have to go to Winnipeg, Manitoba (2 1/2 hours away) for treatments starting on the 12th. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Hayward

The book you were searching for is at Amazon.com :

When Hope Never Dies: One Woman's Remarkable Recovery from Cancer--And the Natural Program That SavedHer Life (Paperback)
by Kensington

Hi

My mother has been diagonised with EC . Please share the 15 page document  which you have .

 

I will be thankful to you for my life .

Regards

Alok