mike513's Journey with Head & Neck/Throat Cancer
Patient: Head & Neck/Throat Cancer
Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: almost 7 years ago, Male, Age: 47
Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: almost 7 years ago, Male, Age: 47
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mike513
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Experience with
Head & Neck/Throat Cancer
over 6 years agoDiagnosed
Oh No
After having trouble swallowing food I was diagnosed with esophagus cancer. I had a tumor in the lining of my esophagus where it entered the stomach.
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mike513
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Experience with
Head & Neck/Throat Cancer
over 6 years agoChemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
I started my chemo sessions on December 31st 2007. I had six weeks of treatment once a week.
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mike513
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Experience with
Head & Neck/Throat Cancer
over 6 years agoExternal radiation
Radiation
This person has yet to add any details about this experience.
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mike513
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Experience with
Head & Neck/Throat Cancer
over 6 years agoSurgery
Procedure or Surgery
On April 7th 2008 I had surgery to remove the cancer. I had my esophagus and most of my stomach removed. The surgery was successful.
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mike513
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Experience with
Head & Neck/Throat Cancer
over 6 years agoRemission
Celebration
After the surgery I was tested with petscans and found out that I was cancer free. I was tested every six months and was tested clean for at least three years.
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mike513
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Experience with
Head & Neck/Throat Cancer
over 6 years agoCancer is back/Recurred
Oh No
In November 2011 after 3-1/2 years of being in remission, my cancer returned. This time in my upper esophagus or throat. I am curreently undergoing more chemo treatments.