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Joined: May 2009 Posts: 132 | I have a friend who was just diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Is that considered oral cancer? I was wondering whether to refer her to the OCF website/forum...
Chrissy
Stage 2 SCC upper right palate
Hemi-palatectomy and maxillectomy 5/28/09
Six teeth gone
IMRT x30 starts July 13. Completed 8/26/09
Carboplatin and Taxol x6 starting 7/14/09. Completed 8/25/09.
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Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | mightymouse,
Sorry to hear about your friend.
Esophageal cancer can have affiliations with OC depending on where in the esophagus it occurs. Close to the top...yes, at the entrance to the stomach..sometimes yes. I would never say no or never as swallowing always involves the oral cavity. Which then empties into the esophagus.
I'm sure you will find people here who can offer some advice and opinion about your friend but, for sure she should be seeing an ENT and/or Gastroenterologist, Medical Oncologist (MO)and Radiation Oncologist (RO).
How was she diagnosed and by whom? These would be the most important questions I would ask at this point. What is the treatment plan for her?
If I can be of assistance please feel free to contact me.
My thoughts and prayers are with your friend and you.
Cheers,
Mike
Dentist since 1995, 12 year Cancer Survivor, Father, Husband, Thankful to so many who supported me on my journey so far, and more than happy to comfort a friend.
Live, Laugh, Love & Learn.
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Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,004 | mightmouse,
I don't see any reason why you shouldn't refer your friend to OCF. I guess the only problem would be if it's not oral cancer we may not be much help to him/her.
Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)
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