@goldenshadow

Sorry... I must respectfully disagree. You don't like my tone... fine... I get it. But stop with the "you ain't no doctor" crap. I've been around many MDs in my life... played golf weekly with many... they each know their own specialty well... beyond that... they have no clue. And I go out of my way to bring oncologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, etc, onto our twice-weekly Zoom calls. And I've accompanied many of my fellow EC patients into their oncology and surgery consultations (at their request).

Remember... I take the time to listen and learn as the years roll by... to see how and why our many doctors focus on what they do... and to see what the oncologist knows about the surgeon... or the GI doctor... or the radiologist... or the radiation oncologist... or pathologist. Each may know their area of expertise well... but believe me, when it comes to knowing the comprehensive Esophageal Cancer journey inside and out... all aspects... it is US... us experienced EC patients who have been talking to our fellow patients for years and years... who know more. It's why I've had many doctors send their patients to our Zoom calls, or me personally. They trust us... they know how we counsel. But most of all... they know how much we care for our fellow patients and caregivers. We have the time to spend with them explaining ANYTHING they want to know about. Our doctors don't! They have too many patients they see daily... we're lucky if they can spend 10 minutes talking to us... even if it's by a Zoom or teleconference call.

I'm sure you are comfortable in what you know and how you offer counsel. Good for you. But I am too. I agree I'm not everyone's cup of tea... but that's fine. I'll live. You be well.

Gary