Greetings, I am jumping in here with no invite. I hope that is OK. Fifteen yrs ago I was diagnosed with stage 2A esophageal cancer. After 28 radiation sessions and six chemo sessions, the cancer was killed. That was followed by an esophagectomy that involved entering through my chest. It was totally successful, yet did take five months before I was allowed to eat by mouth. I am 76 yo and most grateful for the extraordinary work of my medical team. The idea of this very complex surgery frightened me, but I was determined to think positively and trust the medical folks. I am 15 yrs CANCER FREE and realize that it took the skilled medical team plus my stubborn determination to win over this cancer. Be positive. Do NOT drag yourself down. Success will be yours.