Hi Gloria, it was only a month or so difference, the barium swallow showed normal but the esophagus and sphincter was very weak and not working properly and I have a hiatal hernia. I had radiation in 2009 so I guess I am lucky I am still alive, plus 2 times I had oral cancer. In 2009 I could only drink small sips of water and could not eat anything food and acid would come back up a stomach tube kept me alive. I had an endoscopy in June which was normal. This local GI doctor said there is nothing they can do that I will either die from aspiration or malnutrition. I asked my PCP and Oncologist if they would refer me for a 2nd opinion to a GI doctor in Boston, I am hoping but not sure if want a permanent stomach or tube in my intestines. I always say that quality of life is very important, very confusing but moving on one day at a time. So sorry to see the loss of your husband, this disease is truly terrible. Take care and thank you for posting.