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Books about Esophageal Cancer

We have presented below several Books about Esophageal Cancer so that people who want to know more about this disease will have a good resource to provide themselves with Â that knowledge. Esophageal Cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers … Continue reading →

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Heartburn Can Cause Esophageal Cancer

My family has a history of stomach problems. Â My Dad had bleeding ulcers on several occasions so, when I started to haveÂ heartburn on a regular basis,Â I thought it was just part of my heritage. I didn’tÂ know that heartburn can cause … Continue reading →

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Qtr 4 2014 Newsletter & Event Informaiton

Â REPORT Â The fourth quarter of 2014 ended the most significant year that ECEF has experienced and we are pleased to report the Year in Review as follows: Â ECEF GALA April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, and it was on … Continue reading →

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Esophageal Cancer Was God’s Plan For Me

In January, 1999, I decided I would retire at the end of the year. I planned to gradually move into full retirement byÂ reducing my work week to three days. I intendedÂ to useÂ the extraÂ free timeÂ to figure out what I was going … Continue reading →

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Esophageal Cancer Patient Support

Years ago when people were told they had cancer, they tried not toÂ tell anyone about theirÂ diagnosis. They didÂ not expectÂ patient support from anyone outside the immediate family. In fact, they often tried to keep theÂ diagnosisÂ to themselves for as long as possible. … Continue reading →

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Esophageal Cancer Life Expectancy

When I look back at the time I was diagnosed, I was told my esophageal cancer life expectancy wasn’t very good.Â When the doctors told me I had a 5 – 10% chance of living 5 years, I felt as if … Continue reading →

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Why Worry About Recurrence Of Esophageal Cancer?

When I was initially diagnosed with esophageal cancer, doctors told me I had a 5-10% chance of living 5 years. I was totally destroyed when I heard this. Even if they could halt the disease, there was always worry about … Continue reading →

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Esophagectomy Recovery: Relearning To Eat & Sleep

When I came home after surgery for esophageal cancer, a new era of my life began. Esophagectomy recovery meant learningÂ how to eat and sleep again.Â Although my stomach was now smaller, I still needed the same number of calories to maintain … Continue reading →

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Surviving Esophagectomy Surgery

The first phase of my treatment for esophageal cancer required six weeks of simultaneous chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Now I faced esophagectomyÂ surgery to remove the tumor at the junction of my esophagus and stomach. But first, I needed to rest … Continue reading →

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Esophageal Cancer: Overwhelming Emotions

After my initial diagnosis, I was overwhelmed with a wave of emotion as I tried to get a grip on what I had just been told: You have esophageal cancer and you will have about a 5-10% chance of living … Continue reading →

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