Crystal,

I’m glad you’re having the dilation sooner rather than later, and hope it helps your situation. I’ve heard of perforations this can cause. In my case, I never had any in the 8 or I had. I’m due for another one myself, but have been busy with health related matters. Mine weren’t bad, and after recovery I was soon eating, and drinking coffee. At the same time the gastric doctor does the throat he does a biopsy of the digestive system for the Barrett’s esphogus I have. probably caused by the acid reflux.

As far as Field of Cancerization, I’m not sure! I think my cancer is more HPV related, although I was never tested with cracks in my health and system. It’s usually smoking or other relations, and has been a while that I mentioned it. For some reason or many reasons, my cancer was allowed to spread, even after having chemo, radiation and surgery multiple times, but this it past January i’m considerate Cancer Free after 10 years
It took to be clear for 5 years!

I’ve always been watchful and waiting! I discovered 6 of my 7 cancers. The other was found during a CT Scan my new dr ordered for surgery, and found it when he asked if I had new swelling since my surgery schedule, and I was right. It was the new spot! I had looked into cancerization articles and found a chemo they were using, and others things. The chemo later failed, so that put a end to that for me, but I’m always keeping an eye outfit mew treatments and long term survivorship!

Good luck with everything!