Re: My daughter starts chemotherapy on Wednesday.

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Re: My daughter starts chemotherapy on Wednesday.

29 Jun 2009 01:38

> She was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus
> earlier this month. It is stage 4.
>
> She is 45 y.o. and I wondered if anyone here would
> like to comment, or offer advice.

Hello Anne,
I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. There is no standard treatment for
esophageal Stage IV cancer (in BC Canada).
I've been following 3 Stage IV (newsgroup) cancer patients and their
oncolologists seem to pull it (the treatment plan) together in such a way
that the patient feels better. Some travel, some continue to work and/or
work on projects they've always wanted to explore or finish. Those would
be my hopes for your daughter.

The other day I saw a TV documented journey of a little girl who was on
chemo a lot. She said that orange juice is great for "chemo mouth". Of
course that should be checked with your daughter's consultant or chemo
nurse.

You'll find other esophageal cancer patients and/or their loved ones at
the EC group on the link that Janet posted.
Please know you're also welcome here. Please keep in touch and tell us
how it's going?
Best,
J

Anne Welsh Jackson	28 Jun 2009 13:18
She was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus earlier this month. It is stage 4. She is 45 y.o. and I wondered if anyone here would like to comment, or offer advice. Signature AnneJ

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