My sister just diagnosed with EC, lower esophagus/ top of the stomach and we're awaiting PET scan. CT scan shows "suspicious" lesion on the liver and suspicious lymph nodes in the stomach. She is unable to swallow anything but thin liquids and is having difficulty doing anything but planning her funeral. As I read the posts of people with similar conditions I am somewhat heartened, though I know we have to wait until PET scan provides staging information. Onc surgeon said definitely not a stage 1, since she's so symptomatic. I don't feel there's time for a 2nd opinion, since the disease is progressing so fast. She'll will probably end up having a feeding tube until/unless they get the tumor reduced. Anything encouraging I can tell her at this stage, from people who know would be most appreciated.