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Posted by HFHSM.D.-ab on March 25, 1998 at 07:21:05:

In Reply to: esophageal tumors posted by mrs bells on March 16, 1998 at 16:51:08:

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  my father was recently diagnosed with an esophageal tumor...this was after several tests came up negative for anything even though he cannot swallow.  they are still taking tests ie catscan.  are all e/tumors cancerous.  if so, is there a general survival rate?  i read only 10% survive past 5 years

  thank you, mrs bells.
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Detroit, March 23 1998
Dear Mrs. Bells:
We are very sorry about your father