u/dwija_zarity

Hi! In 2024 I was diagnosed with adenoid cystitis carcinoma in the trachea just below the vocal cords.i underwent the surgery followed by 33 sessions of radiation.During and after radiation I developed dysphagia for which I’ve been routinely undergoing esophageal dilation. I need to get it done roughly every 4-6 weeks since the last two and we are oscillating from 9mm to 14mm. Has anyone here had a similar serial dilation requirement? How long did it take to resolve? Surgery isn’t an option for me since the location of stricture is just below the vocal cords in the post cricoid area. The scar is around 6cm long. I am otherwise NED but the procedure and struggle around eating impacts my quality of life.