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In reply to the discussion: diagnosed with stage 2 Esophageal Cancer [View all]awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)81. I am going to pile on here
Go to a pro and get a second opinion
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i hope douglas reads this post. and thank you for sharing with all of us, a reminder doctors
seabeyond
Apr 2015
#60
Both these: Don't just give up. But also plan ahead. And all healing wishes to you.
villager
Apr 2015
#126
I don't know much about this. I hope someone else can help. Meanwhile, all I can do is say
merrily
Apr 2015
#15
"...to face the likelihood of death" < I am sitting next to a little memorial my wife made
jtuck004
Apr 2015
#20
I'm sorry Douglas. I wonder if your doctor can refer you to a social worker who could help?
RedCappedBandit
Apr 2015
#28
Sorry what you are going through Douglas, but you may want to consider a second or third opinion
still_one
Apr 2015
#33
Dear Douglas, you are a thoughtful highly intelligent fellow, let your ASD help you
Jefferson23
Apr 2015
#42
My wife was diagnosed with Stage 2B Squamous Cell Esophageal Cancer over 9 years ago.
teamster633
Apr 2015
#47
You need to find an oncologist stat. Has your doctor referred you to an oncologist?
greatlaurel
Apr 2015
#51
Douglas, my uncle had esophageal cancer & lived about 20 years after his diagnosis.
whathehell
Apr 2015
#52
So very sorry, but seek a second opinion on the prognosis. Best of luck! n/t
Bossy Monkey
Apr 2015
#73
I'm so very sorry to hear this. Damn, that's unfair. Just get a second opinion, though...
Hekate
Apr 2015
#74
Dont know what to say. I dont even know you and I still just dont have words.
NoJusticeNoPeace
Apr 2015
#78
That is a beautiful and generous post, Manny. I am sure he'll appreciate it. n/t
Jefferson23
Apr 2015
#108
Sorry to hear. ONE IMPORTANT NOTE. As I understand it, Oncologists cannot discuss any treatment
GoneFishin
Apr 2015
#83
I am new here but, this thread has really touched my heart. I will be praying for you.
Hiraeth
Apr 2015
#85
Dr. Oliver Sacks was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. Here's what he had to say about it.
Electric Monk
Apr 2015
#93
Keep up hope Douglas. We are all here supporting you with uplift and healing energy.
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2015
#101
so very sorry to hear this, douglas. but, before you do anything else--get a second opinion.
niyad
Apr 2015
#117