plante's Journey with Esophagus (Esophageal) Cancer
Spouse/Partner: Esophagus (Esophageal) Cancer
Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: almost 9 years ago, Male, Age: 83, Stage IV
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Drug or Chemo Therapy
Presently on Taxo/Carbo for new lesion. Side effects - nausea, tired, weak, difficulty swallowing.
External radiation
Radiation
I mostly felt very tired as there is not much of a rest period between chemo and radiation.
Cancer has spread/Metastasized
Oh No
Initially had chemotherapy and radiation from May to Dec. 2012. PET scan revealed previous lesions in remission, however a new lesion had formed in liver. Presently undergoing more chemo.