My husband had esophageal cancer in 2013. Treated at the Mayo in Rochester. Then 67. Had chemo & radiation & the surgery to remove esophagus & pull up stomach. Successful surgery. Lost almost 20 pounds. Feeding tube for a few days. Eating & swallowing successfully almost immediately after. Eating continued as normal. Cancer free. Also dealing with heart damage & a past heart attack. One day at a time. Full trust in the Mayo Clinic!