Esophageal Cancer Support Group

Esophageal cancer is malignancy of the esophagus. There are various subtypes. Esophageal tumors usually lead to dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), pain and other symptoms, and is diagnosed with biopsy. Small and localized tumors are treated with surgery, and advanced tumors are treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy or combinations.

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tpoulos 01/22/2011

http://www.meetup.com/Esophageal-Cancer-Support/

This group was started last year at Banner Hospital in Phoenix
and is very informative....

tpoulos 01/22/2011

Esophageal Cancer Support Group:
Banner Good Samaritans esophageal cancer support group offers support for patients, families, and community members through sharing information and providing resources.

Cost: Free
When: Third Thursday of every month
Where: Grace Middlebrook Family Learning Center at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (1111 E. McDowell Road in Phoenix)
Call: Terry Ratner, RN, MFA, (602) 264-0240

deleted_user 01/30/2011

You are the Terry I spoke with and wrote to last year? You are, or were an RN? You told me you were going to start a support group. Are you that Terry? I regognize the name Terry Ratner. Was your husband in the restaurant business?

tpoulos 01/30/2011

I am Tracy, my friend Terry is the person you are speaking of
yes that is her, she started the group and we attend a widow
support group together in Phoenix.
Michael passed away in November, my husband passed away
9.25.09....and yes Michael owned a restaurant.... where are you
and how is your husband ?

deleted_user 02/05/2011

We are florida and right now in the ER, but getting released.

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