[quote=Eileen]My tumor was in exactly the wrong spot, too close to the esophageal opening to get a clean margin. Had I not already had radiation, they would have used radiation. Back then, they did not do it twice. They had hoped to be able to remove it with a laser, but as I said, they would not have able to get a clean margin. I also was not a candidate for a partial because of the location. I would not have been able to eat or drink anything without asperating.

Take care,
Eileen [/quote]

Oh i see...well, i honestly think it's for the best because now you have no fear. We tried to convince my mom, but it was all too sudden for her and she refused to get it. Now she can only whisper-speak. They did warn her about the asperating risk, she can't eat easily at all. Thank you Eileen. I hope my mom recovers just like you did. I'm so scared of losing her, terrified actually.