this is all knew to me and it came as quite a shock

[Douglas Carpenter]

A week or so ago I posted this thread in the General Forum about my diagnoses with Esophageal Cancer (Adenocarcinoma):

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026558920

Although the diagnoses was made by a Gastroenterologist on the basis of an Endoscopy/Gastroscopy with a confirming biopsy.

Now in a few days I will be starting the real testing and real treatments which I'm under the impression will initially emphasize radiology therapy.

Unfortunately, I'm still waiting for my first appointment with an Oncologist. The talk with the Gastroenterologist was certainly worrisome enough.

The most reoccurring phrase I hear from friends and other is "Be Strong" and "Fight it." I guess I just don't know what those words mean. I suppose this is about the biggest thing that has ever happened to me.

I appreciate anyone's insights.