3-year survival rate of those who have had esophagectomies at Mayo

I was diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer Dec of 2018 and subsequently had chemo, proton radiation followed by an Ivor Lewis esophagectomy April of 2019 at Mayo Clinic. I am a 4 year survivor since my surgery. Dietary issues are the issues that plague me most often but are manageable if I follow the guidelines for eating, which I don't sometimes.
I don't know what the survival statistics are for Mayo Clinic concerning esophageal cancer, but I would be interested in knowing what they are if anyone has the information. Perhaps the moderators of this site have an answer to that question.

My surgeon told me a month ago during my checkup that I have a 15% chance of cancer returning. He said that is a REALLY good percentage. Maybe your doctor can tell you too. Just a suggestion. Hang in there and stay positive!

You are asking a really great question. It's a question you can ask of any of the major cancer centers and see what kind of answers you come up with. Second opinions are really important for cancer patients. Sometimes the treatment you are getting might be just what is always being done. Being proactive and doing your research is really great and I wish you well with your quest for answers to difficult questions.

I had mine removed at Mayo / Rochester also. April 2020. I am coming up on my 3rd year of
"survival" and doing pretty great I must say. Will go back to my Mayo team the first part of March to have a diaphram hernia removed. I truly believe they are the best of the best!!!!

Hello,

It’s great to hear you’re doing well. When I read the prognosis of this disease, it can cause great distress. You provided a great success story and hope for others. I have been to Mayo in Rodchester. Hear great things from people that were treated there. I’m Canadian and will keep this option in mind for when I need treatment if things don’t go well here.

Yes, University of Florida offers proton beam therapy. Mayo Clinic works with U of Florida for Mayo requiring proton beam therapy.

Does U of Florida have Proton beam. My wife insists on going to Florida campus of Mayo

So does U of Florida have the Proton Beam? My wife insists on going to Florida campus of Mayo

Mayo Clinic's proton beam facility at the Jacksonville campus is currently under construction.

If proton beam therapy is recommended by Mayo experts, then the team can work with University of Florida department or Florida patients can choose to have proton beam therapy at the Rochester, Minnesota campus.

My wife had her esophagus removed in December 2017 and has been doing great. The use and care of the feeding tube was quite easy and nothing to fear. They will teach you. We had additional complications because of her diabetes. She too had been having treatment for the Barrett's esophagus for several years. Fortunately the Barrett's treatment was being done at Mayo in Rochester. As soon as the cancerous neoplasm was discovered we were referred to a surgeon and the surgery was performed 3 weeks later. The key to esophageal cancer is early treatment. I don't believe there is a place that does more. If not daily, at least several esophagectomies are performed each week. The 3 year survival statistic is a mute point since whatever it is is better than anywhere else. Because of the dedicated teams at Mayo my wife has been able to enjoy 5 additional grandkids and she is back to taking care ❤ of me like she has done the last 50 years. Bottom line: get your butt to Mayo.