hi everyone. just wanted to give a quick update on my dad. since my last posting we have gone back to the ent surgeon and the oncologist and have gotten "official" 1 year cancer free reports from both...and no doctors appts for 3 months & 6 months respectively! See there is a light at the end of all this madness! However, the swallowing continues to be an issue....the weekly dilatations I spoke of in my earlier post did not pan out...the stricture was to "hardened" to get the wire in to perform the dilatation. So, we are back to square one but with renewed hope, thanks to member JEFF , who had some great advice and ideas. We now have an appt with a gastreonologist next week , who actually specializes in throat strictures and and esophagial disorders. Who knew? and most "gi" doctors all specialize in this, so its a great thing to look in to. I will try to update as soon as i find out more info and appreciate any comments/questions/suggestions anyone may have. its nice to know that we aren't alon in all this!
blessings- christy