Esophageal cancer is malignancy of the esophagus. There are various subtypes. Esophageal tumors usually lead to dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), pain and other symptoms, and is d...
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I had Esophageal Cancer and 2 years ago they removed my esophogus and a portion of my stomach.
At my initial visit with the surgeon they asked me if I wanted to talk with someone that had the surgery before I decide to have it. I told them that would be a great help. A month and a half went by and they told me they couldn't find anyone for me to talk with. Immediately my warped sense of humor kicked in and I asked them if they checked the cemeteries. I think it would have been a big help if I could have talked to someone that had the surgery and find out what all was involved and if there were any difficulties. I might have thought twice about it. I'm willing to share my experience with anyone interested. It's a big decision to make and effects you the rest of your life. Feel free to contact me. Posted on 08/23/07, 07:08 am |
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I was lucky, in that I got to talk to several people who had the surgery. I was going to go ahead with it against their advice, but they found I had COPD, and couldn't stay under anesthesia long enough. So, I elected for the more conventional treatments.
For one month, I had radiation every day, and for four months, I had chemo once a week for three hours. Two months after being told that I only had a 2% chance of survival because of the size of my tumor, they could no longer find it. So, does chemo work... obviously for some of us. Does radiation work... again obviously for some of us. Everyone reacts differently to the various treatments. That is why you should NEVER GIVE UP!!! 
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What can I expect f I am able to do this surgery. t sounds awfully painful and limitng, considering I have no symptoms right now.
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