Friday, December 2, 2011

I enjoy a sister (78) who have esophogeal cancer (stage 3). What are her likelihood of survival?

I enjoy a sister (78) who have esophogeal cancer (stage 3). What are her likelihood of survival?
Survival depends on where it is, and the type of treatment.
I work at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, and work beside many empire with esophageal cancer. During radiation treatments, almost 100% of our patients enjoy a PEG tube placed in the stomach so they can be ably nourshed during treatment. The tube is removed after treatment, after they are able to guzzle enough to support their body immensity.
It is IMPORTANT that she remain well nourish, and not lose weight during treatment. If she does, she will lose muscle mass, and the reclamation will be difficult.
Good luck.
considering her age - it will be a battle. In stage III, the cancer spreads to the outer wall of the esophagus and may enjoy spread to tissues or lymph nodes near the esophagus. Surgery and chemo is still possible.
sorry your sister have stage 3 ca of esophagus. this ca has exceptionally poor prognosis also suffer a lot.For standard case survival for 5 years simply from 3-15 % after the diagnosis,and stage 3 on the low side.
If she takes switch nutritional steps by changing her diet, her probability of survival can be increased 90%.
thats a tough call.. my dad have stage 3 when they found it and by then it be in his lungs, liver. the pet scan is right way to find out if its anywhere else..my dad have it a while and didnt know it.. was treating him approaching he was have heartburn and stomich problems.. it wasnt till he started getting choked on his food did they look deeper in to it. one never know how long we have on this floor so best advice i can provide would be to be there beside her as much as you can and let her know how much you love her and lots of prayers. i will pray for you and your own flesh and blood. good luck

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