Just wanted to let you know that I was diagnosed with EC in January of 2023 at my age of 85. I too opted not to have surgery on the advise of the attending oncologist and surgeon. I started on a once a week Chemo and 5 days a week radiation that was originally scheduled for 6 weeks. After the 3rd chemo treatment they determined that chemo had dropped my platelet count so low that they were forced to discontinue it. They extended the radiation period for an additional week ( 7 weeks ) for a total of 35 radiation treatments. After week 3 when chemo was stopped, I also began inhling Hydrogen 3 to 4 hours daily while at home. Initially I actually inhaled the Hydrogen overnight while I slept the first week, then began inhaling it while watching TV every afternoon or evening. To make a very long story much shorter, I personally removed the feeding tube that had been installed through my nose and into my stomach in mid August of 2023 and slowly started consuming real food once again. When I first went to the ER in January of 2023 the tumor was so large that It was totally blocking the junction of the esophagus and stomach. It had gotten to the point that I could no longer swallow water.

Next month will be 3 years that I have been Cance Free. The combination of Radiation and Hydrogen inhalation, along with the very limited Chemo are the reasons why. As with every Cancer survivor, there are countless details to each one's particular story. Most of which I am more than willing to share if the interest is there. Now at age 88, the arthritis in my fingers on most, but not all days, limits my abilities at my keyboard. So I will gladly respond on my "Good Arthritis" days. BTW I received my Chemo and Radiation at Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire Wisconsin.
Darol