Living with Esophageal Cancer

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Living with my Father’s Esophageal Cancer
by: Melyn on Thu, Oct 01 2009

I’m hoping someone has advice for a 66 year young cancer patient of post esophageal surgery. After being diagnosed with esophageal cancer, my father went through 2 rounds of chemo and radiation. This left him incredibly week and malnourished, even after receiving a feeding tube. He had his esophagus removed and continues to have severe difficulties with his appetite. 6 weeks post surgery he still is nauseous with no appetite.

At 5′10″ he weighs a mere 126 lbs. Although Drs say he should be recovering,he continues to become weaker and unable to eat much of anything. Understandably, his mental state is also very weak, with strong feelings of hopelessness and simply wishing for death. He was incredibly healthy prior to any cancer treatment. I would appreciate ANY feedback.

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Fri, Nov 13 2009
I am caregiver for a dear friend who is 67 and just underwent a 6 week round of chemo and radiation. He underwent surgery 8 weeks ago with the anticip...Read

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Living with my Father’s Esophageal Cancer - by Melyn - (Thu, Oct 01 2009)
I’m hoping someone has advice for a 66 year young cancer patient of post esophageal surgery. After being diagnosed with esophageal cancer, my father went through 2 rounds of chemo and radiation. This left him incredibly week and malnourished [more..]

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