Survivors

April 1, 2015

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 […]

March 2, 2015

In January, 1999, I decided I would retire at the end of the year. I planned to gradually move into […]

February 25, 2015

Years ago when people were told they had cancer, they tried not to tell anyone about their diagnosis. They did […]

February 24, 2015

When I look back at the time I was diagnosed, I was told my esophageal cancer life expectancy wasn’t very […]

February 15, 2015

When I was initially diagnosed with esophageal cancer, doctors told me I had a 5-10% chance of living 5 years. […]

January 5, 2015

When I came home after surgery for esophageal cancer, a new era of my life began. Esophagectomy recovery meant learningÂ how […]

January 5, 2015

When I came home after surgery for esophageal cancer, a new era of my life began. Esophagectomy recovery meant learningÂ how […]

November 20, 2014

The first phase of my treatment for esophageal cancer required six weeks of simultaneous chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Now I […]

November 7, 2014

After my initial diagnosis, I was overwhelmed with a wave of emotion as I tried to get a grip on […]

November 7, 2014

In February 2000, I began a new chapter in my life when I started esophageal cancer treatment.Â The top-notch medical team […]