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Wellness Guide for Esophageal Cancer - Before and After Surgery: What You Need to Know

Wellness Guide for Esophageal Cancer

This guide will help prepare you for surgery but also prepares you for what to expect following surgery.

Includes:

  • Weight gain and mainteance
  • Chemoradtion including supplements and managing side effects
  • J-tube feeding
  • Discharge checklist
  • Changing from tube feeding to oral diet
  • Emotional support services
  • Diet and nutrition
  • Recipes
  • And more

Make sure to take this guide with you to every appointment including the day of surgery.

  • Wellness Guide for Esophageal Cancer


Preparing for esophageal surgery

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