The survival rate for esophageal cancer is grim. And while it's more common in men, Shannon Dimasio is one woman fighting the disease in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
I am so lucky to be here, age 79. I had surgery for oesaphagus cancer nearly seven years ago. I can’t eat big meals and my breathing isn’t great if I walk a long distance, but that could be due to my age 😂😂 Good luck to everyone who is going through this, and stay positive 😊
I hope she’s doing better. A brother will be having surgery on Thursday for this. 🙏🏽Prayers for recovery and long life for Russ, and others going thru this. The videos are helpful.
I lost a dear friend from this. He was 57 years old. He was a daily drinker and I do believe that was why he got it. It doesn't take away the pain though. By the time he had problems swallowing, it was just too late to do anything. He passed after less than 2 years. He had surgery, chemo and radiation but it just spread so quickly.
I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in Feb after I found it really difficult to swallow food, even drinks by the time I started chemo. I had chemo/radiotherapy, then surgery. My surgeon and oncologist assure me I am cancer free, after it entered my lymph nodes as well, but I am here just thinking, I may as well quit work and enjoy life before the darn thing comes back. I am on immunotherapy, once a fortnight, for like 2 years, they tell me. It is like I am receiving chemo. the side effects are just as bad. On the positive side, I am eating pretty much normally now, just smaller portions.
@@NirbhaySinghTanwar-tq8tk I'm all good, that is I am in a good place of accepting what is going on and just dealing with things as they come. The trick is living in the moment. Forget about the past, ie. How did I get cancer and don't try to imagine all the what if's in the future. Carpe diem. Seize the day. Live! I am taking Folfox 6 chemo now as the disease has spread to all lymph nodes. I have a terrific support crew of alllied health care professionals: Exercise physiologist, Dietician, Occupational Therapist who assist me greatly in my day to day living and work commitments. Cheers.
@@Robsav-yx6vi Yeah, just needed to be more closely monitored I think. Trouble with public system vs private. Comes down to money. Not cheap to run pet scans and ct scans so it just flies under the radar. The lymph nodes affected are pretty much everywhere. I'm on a new course of chemo with immunotherapy simultaneously. The fun continues.
I have dysphagia and esophageal dysmotility. I don't have cancer but that may eventually happen although I keep reflux very well under control since these issues came up. Mine has been likely caused by a virus of some sort that damaged my nerves. And I also have eosinophilic esophagitis
There is no fighting this. Your attitude is irrelevant. My dad lost his life to this. This is an extremely aggressive cancer I watched my dad suffer and decline with it for years.
My husband has this currently and has had it for 17 months..I'm always fearing when the other shoe will drop. He is stage 4 now and doing chemo and immunotherapy. I am so sorry for your loss and everyone elses as well.:(
There is if you find it early . My uncle age 40 hes now 55 had a endoscopy and they was looking for something else and found it before it caused symptoms and hes been cancer free for 16 years. Nearly any cancer can be cured if irs caught early
I've read so many stories,and no matter what these cancer patients do,the cancer always seems to return.😔
I am so lucky to be here, age 79. I had surgery for oesaphagus cancer nearly seven years ago. I can’t eat big meals and my breathing isn’t great if I walk a long distance, but that could be due to my age 😂😂
Good luck to everyone who is going through this, and stay positive 😊
I hope she’s doing better. A brother will be having surgery on Thursday for this. 🙏🏽Prayers for recovery and long life for Russ, and others going thru this. The videos are helpful.
I hope your brother is fully recovered and doing well. My father was diagnosed in summer of 2020 and had his surgery in March of this year.
@@bill649 how is he doing?
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"Stage 1 metastatic esophageal cancer"? I thought Stage 1 hadn't metastasized, by definition.
I hope she’s okay and healthier now than ever.
Me too, Ciara. It’s a cruel disease which makes grim reading. I’m
I pray she is still well. 🙏
I lost a dear friend from this. He was 57 years old. He was a daily drinker and I do believe that was why he got it. It doesn't take away the pain though. By the time he had problems swallowing, it was just too late to do anything. He passed after less than 2 years. He had surgery, chemo and radiation but it just spread so quickly.
I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in Feb after I found it really difficult to swallow food, even drinks by the time I started chemo. I had chemo/radiotherapy, then surgery. My surgeon and oncologist assure me I am cancer free, after it entered my lymph nodes as well, but I am here just thinking, I may as well quit work and enjoy life before the darn thing comes back. I am on immunotherapy, once a fortnight, for like 2 years, they tell me. It is like I am receiving chemo. the side effects are just as bad. On the positive side, I am eating pretty much normally now, just smaller portions.
🙏🏾
Please update on your health. I hope you are ok
My mother is also suffering from the same .
@@NirbhaySinghTanwar-tq8tk I'm all good, that is I am in a good place of accepting what is going on and just dealing with things as they come. The trick is living in the moment. Forget about the past, ie. How did I get cancer and don't try to imagine all the what if's in the future. Carpe diem. Seize the day. Live! I am taking Folfox 6 chemo now as the disease has spread to all lymph nodes. I have a terrific support crew of alllied health care professionals: Exercise physiologist, Dietician, Occupational Therapist who assist me greatly in my day to day living and work commitments. Cheers.
Which stage were you??
Did you ever get a Barrett’s diagnose before that?
How does it go from stage 1 to stage 4. Did they do any follow up scans or scopes.
False negative tests . Serious problem
With the lymphatic nodes . They should
Be removed during the surgery.
@@Robsav-yx6vi Yeah, just needed to be more closely monitored I think. Trouble with public system vs private. Comes down to money. Not cheap to run pet scans and ct scans so it just flies under the radar. The lymph nodes affected are pretty much everywhere. I'm on a new course of chemo with immunotherapy simultaneously. The fun continues.
it is a slow growing cancer with no symptoms for years but once symptoms happen it can spread rapidly
Is she still al
I have dysphagia and esophageal dysmotility. I don't have cancer but that may eventually happen although I keep reflux very well under control since these issues came up. Mine has been likely caused by a virus of some sort that damaged my nerves. And I also have eosinophilic esophagitis
my dad died from esophageal cancer yesterday. It was awfull to see him getting worse. Go to a doctor, please
So sorry for your lost.
I’m so sorry ❤️🩹❤️🩹
Sorry for your loss.i have lost 3 relatives from this.
GMO foods ?
They didnt mention cigarette smoking
My dad never smoked a cigarette in his life and was diagnosed with stage 3. It’s about acid splashing up on the esophagus.
My cousin died from thisv
There is no fighting this. Your attitude is irrelevant. My dad lost his life to this. This is an extremely aggressive cancer I watched my dad suffer and decline with it for years.
Just heartbreaking 💔❤️🩹
My husband has this currently and has had it for 17 months..I'm always fearing when the other shoe will drop. He is stage 4 now and doing chemo and immunotherapy. I am so sorry for your loss and everyone elses as well.:(
@@myheartsdesire643 seu marido tinha Barret antes do câncer?
There is if you find it early . My uncle age 40 hes now 55 had a endoscopy and they was looking for something else and found it before it caused symptoms and hes been cancer free for 16 years. Nearly any cancer can be cured if irs caught early
@@myheartsdesire643 Did your husband have reflux and barret before the cancer?