New to Mayo. My esphogectomy was in April, 2020. It had not perforated the esophageal wall but could not been nipped off by upper endoscopy. My oncologist recommended against chemo and radiation before surgery as it would weaken me somewhat. (I am now nearly 81). Also, the beginning of the pandemic informed decision making at that time. Despite a post surgery infection, I survived and treatment and am now cancer free without chemo or radiation. I get CT scans annually to confirm that fact. I hope to post a fuller reflection on the anniversary of my surgery. An esophagectomy is a radical surgery to experience. Sounds like your treatment successfully avoided it. Best wishes.