My husband ended up having this kind of chest pain after the radiation also. I took him to the emergency room, thinking he was having a heart attack. They said it was referred pain that actually was coming from the esophagus and surrounding areas from the radiation. The chemo and radiation had done their job and the pet scan was showing no new “hotspots”. At the time their EKG showed nothing wrong with my husband’s heart. But I remember he had excruciating chest pain. The pain medicine they gave him eased it up and actually, I believe they gave him Nexium, which helped as well. They switched him later, too, I believe, Pepcid. And Reglan. That helped a lot. If you have had all your cardiac and respiratory tests come back good then I would proceed with the surgery. My husband is only 57 years old and felt The surgery was the final step of the three-part treatment. Even though slightly delayed from the cardiac surgery in the midst of everything, he is glad he proceeded with it. It’s been a very different recovery than the cardiac surgery but he’s on the other side of it now. The doctor say it’s a miracle that he’s part of the 20% that successfully get through all three phases of their treatment plan so successfully. We know The lords, part in this whole situation, and know that he has provided miracles. And he can do the same for you. Whatever you decide, I pray for God‘s healing upon you. This isn’t an easy disease to have. But it sounds like all your cancer is gone. The surgery removes all the dead tissue and helps reduce any possibility of cancer returning in that area. It is slightly altering in his life for eating patterns, etc. but he is maintaining weight and all his tubes and lines are gone and he is eating anything he wants to. He is getting strength through his cardiac rehab three days a week and able to live life and get out and do things. I pray that soon you’ll be able to do all that you like doing again. blessings on you!
Patti