I had to have quite a few tests below I was staged. I had an EGD with biopsie that determined that I had Cancer. From there, I was sent for CT Scan with contrast, MRI, PET Scan, chest xray,and an upper GI Series were I had to drink the barium. After all the tests were completed, my surgeon opened me up and took a look at my esophagus and stomach. He then reviewed all of the tests results and then I was staged. The biopsies diagnosis was given to me on 12/31/03. For the next two months, I went through all of the tests I listed above. In February, I was finally staged and a treatment plan was determined after meeting with the Radiologist, the Oncologist and the Surgeon. I was 43 when I was diagnosed. From everything that I have read, this does not usually happen to women our age. But cancer of the esophagus and stomach are growing now and younger people are being diagnosed. I know you are scared, but you must remain strong until you get all of the information. Then you and your wife can discuss the best treatment options. Good luck to you and your family during this very difficult time. I am here everyday reading posts. Please feel free to write to me and I will try my best to answer your questions.