On 4/20/2008
BelindaBrit wrote:
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 Radiation and 3 sessions of chemo. We looked into Cyberknife radiation, but with the doses she has already received it was decided after consultation with a few doctors that it was too dangerous. Her Tumor has shrunk considerably and is located at the level of her voice box.
She is now at the point of deciding whether to do the Esophogectomy or to try and keep the cancer at bay with future Chemo. We have been reviewing statistics of course as would anyone of survival rates and of course the importance of the quality of life. she has been told her voicebox would be removed as well. Could we hear from people who have had the surgery and also from those who have not as to what to expect with time period of pain, rehab time frame, and if they feel their quality of life was worth the surgery. From those who did not do the surgery for whatever reason. My Mum would be having the Surgery down at the University of Miami.
I have read so many stories here and am so thankful that a site like this exists. I know we have some excellent Doctors out there doing the best for us, but the importance to hear from those who have gone through this is as vital. Thank you all.
Ok here goes. Was diagnoised with esophagas cancer july 06. Am 58and before this was feeling on top of the world. Went to oncologisit and they prescribed 37 treatments of radar and 2 92 hours of chemo. Rested 2 weeks then had the big surgery. They removed my esophagas and subed with my stomach. The surgery went very good. Every thing came our working fine. By the way they did it laproscopicly (misp)......... Would be glad to talk to you over the phone... But i would not have the surgery or the treatment if i could have a second chance. Live you life to the best and enjoy each day......god bless you