@kissingrhino, getting a diagnosis of esophageal cancer is hard under any circumstances. Hearing this over the phone with no follow-up is not a way any patient should get the news about cancer.

I've moved your post to this existing discussion:
- Just diagnosed with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. Very scared https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/adenocarcinoma/

I did this so you could read previous posts and easily connect with other members like @survivorsuz @puprluvr @karly @davevb @margaretdv @lori57216 @sjw6358 @ajfromchicago, who have experience with esophageal cancer and have walked this path before you and can guide and support you.

I bet you have a lot of questions. Please post them. I also have a few question for you. Do you know if you will be getting surgery? What are the next steps for you? Have you considered getting a second opinion?