I happened to stumble upon this site the other night while searching on the internet. I have read alot about what other patients, caregivers, and family members have gone through.
I thought that I would introduce myself. My name is Jeremy and I am a 27y/o (well 28 next month) male. I have a fiance (caretaker) and 3 children (9y/o, 5y/o, 7months). I was diagnosed with EC in Aug 07 after I was having problems swallowing foods. I went through 28 radiation treatments and 3 cycles of chemotherapy pre-op. I had my surgery Nov 23 at St. Mary's Hospital with a surgeon from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Post-op pathology showed that there were still some live microscopic cancer cells present. My father asked the surgeon right away if more chemotherapy was needed and he responded "No" but I have since seen my oncologist at home and a follow-up oncology appointment at Mayo. I have been told that I should have 3 more cycles of chemotherapy. Not the best news that I wanted to here for my follow-up/check-up, but I guess if it is in the best interest for me I better do it. I am still in some pain from the surgery and sleeping back in bed is a nightly challenge. I had an Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy and my right side is numb/sore most of the time. I am hoping that this goes away over time and I am thinking about asking to go to physical therapy to help it.
I am looking forward to making friends and hearing more about the outcomes of others. I know that there is the good and the bad. I am so sorry for the people that have gone through the bad part of all of this.
Regards,
Jeremy