MY BEST FRIENDS MOTHER HAS JUST BEEN DIAG WITH ESOPHOGEAL CANCER AND GIVEN 6 MO. TO LIVE.  SHE CURRANTLY HAS NO PAIN BUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO SWALLOW ANYTHING IN SIX MO. SHE HAS A FEEDING TUBE. WHAT WILL THESE NEXT 6 MO BE LIKE FOR HER AND HER FAMILY?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Difficulties in swallowing is the most common symptoms.  Later on pain, anorexia, weight loss etc. will develop.  She should be given feeding through rules tube in next 6 months.  Conditions will worsen in next few months.  Prognosis and life expectancy will depend on type, stage and spread of cancer. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.