Hi Gina787 Just found yr post, and saw there was no replies, you can count me in “the same group” as your hubby. First diagnosed in late 2011, there are about 1500 people per year diagnosed with EC however not sure how those numbers compare with other cancers. Wishing you & hubby all the very best, stay strong be strong and fight like hell. Kind Regards Peter 👍👍👍 ... View more

I'm on a number of cancer forums and from what I've seen on other forums, oesophogeal cancer isn't particularly rare.  There could be something about your husband's particular presentation which makes it rare, though. Did your husband have chemotherapy before and after surgery, and if so what kind?   As you appear to be in the US, it may be difficult for us to give you much useful information as our healthcare system is very different to yours. ... View more