@mlyles
I had a similar situation with my gastro doc doing endoscopy and finding mass in my lower esophagus. He took a biopsy and it confirmed it was cancer. I live in the Tampabay Florida area so he transferred me to Moffit Cancer Center in Tampa. I met with surgeon who decided I was not a good candidate for surgery at age 78 so then I met with chemo and radiation docs and started 28 radidation and chemo treatments. The tumor shrunk 30% after first 3 treatments and after 28 the tumor was gone. I had some side affects including caughing, being tired, and losing appetite. I was on feeding tube for a couple of months to help give me protein and calories. But the treatment worked. I'd be happy to try and answer any questions you may have.