Hi chip30 First time here. I was just diagnosed with a suspected Stage 1 squamous cell EC - I say suspected because they can't do a satisfactory biopsy below surface level (which showed dysplasia/carcinoma in situ) due to a stricture, so they suspect it's cancer. Currently trying to decide on treatment and the docs are conflicted- some say chemo/radiation some say surgery to remove the esophagus. I'm also in Rochester, NY and wonder whether you stuck with the team at Strong or if you sought a second opinion elsewhere, like Mayo? I'm terrified and this has hit us right out of left field so trying desperately to educate myself.......thanks for allowing me to pick your brain.