Ruthie's Journey with Adenocarcinoma, Esophagus Cancer
Patient: Esophagus (Esophageal) Cancer > Adenocarcinoma
Patient Info: Living with cancer as a chronic illness (undergoing adjuvant therapy), Diagnosed: over 8 years ago, Female, Age: 78, Stage IV
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Diagnosed
Oh No
I had survived uterine cancer for 14 years.
Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Didn't lose my hair till after I was finished. Was tired mostly.
External radiation
Radiation
I did well except for the last 4 or 5. Throat was raw by then, but recovered to normal in a couple of weeks. Didn't have much trouble eating till then.
tumor was shrunk but cancer has spread to lymph nodes. Continued to grow on chemo.
Decision Point
Decided to try clinical trial in Baltimore at Johns-Hopkins. Am getting ready as soon as we find temporary housing there. Big step!