Dad - 5 week post surgery - caretaker question
My father had partial re-section on 2/20 - after some minor complications came home and is recovering. He is 82 years old and was in very good health prior to surgery and living on his own. My sister...
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Here's some additional background based on your questions. Dad was diagnosed with Esophgeal cancer in October 2011 after have 2 choking incidents. He is lucky in that it is Stage II. After a 2nd...
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Laura, I agree with William, PRESS the DR! My dad had chemo and radiation at Univ. of Chgo.. Who is your dad's oncologist and surgeon? but being on the board...talking with William and Loretta on the...
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Laura, Not to say that William dosen't have s wealth of knowledge but, it isn't always necessary to place a feeding tube. I don't trust a surgeon that does something just because "its the way its...
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Hello and welcome to you your dad and sister to our family. I was a caregiver for my dad. He passed from EC with mets to the liver in March 2010. Your dad is fortunate to be able to have had the...
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I brought mom to live with me. for the last several months. It was hard for her to leave her home - she was quite independent at 84. It was the best thing she and I did. Maybe you can suggest he go...
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In reply to N/AHere's some additional background based on your questions.Dad was diagnosed with Esophgeal cancer in October 2011 after have 2 choking incidents. He is lucky in that it is Stage II....
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View ArticleWho was the surgeon @ Univ. of Chgo?
In reply to N/ALaura,I agree with William, PRESS the DR! My dad had chemo and radiation at Univ. of Chgo.. Who is your dad's oncologist and surgeon? but being on the board...talking with William and...
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In reply to Thanks for response and questions WilliamLaura, Not to say that William dosen't have s wealth of knowledge but, it isn't always necessary to place a feeding tube. I don't trust a surgeon...
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In reply to Thanks for response and questions WilliamHello and welcome to you your dad and sister to our family. I was a caregiver for my dad. He passed from EC with mets to the liver in March 2010....
View ArticleI brought mom to live with
In reply to Dad - 5 week post surgery - caretaker questionI brought mom to live with me. for the last several months. It was hard for her to leave her home - she was quite independent at 84. It was the...
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View ArticleThanks for response and questions William
In reply to N/AHere's some additional background based on your questions.Dad was diagnosed with Esophgeal cancer in October 2011 after have 2 choking incidents. He is lucky in that it is Stage II....
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View ArticleWho was the surgeon @ Univ. of Chgo?
In reply to N/ALaura,I agree with William, PRESS the DR! My dad had chemo and radiation at Univ. of Chgo.. Who is your dad's oncologist and surgeon? but being on the board...talking with William and...
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In reply to Thanks for response and questions WilliamLaura, Not to say that William dosen't have s wealth of knowledge but, it isn't always necessary to place a feeding tube. I don't trust a surgeon...
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