Friday my 83 year old father under went an Endoscopic Ultrasound. His doctor told us this test would definitely let us know if surgery should take place.
The doctor who performed the ultrasound told us the tumor is very large and that it had entered the walls of the esophagus and the lymph nodes near the tumor. He did not give us a stage, only that he is not an expert but would recommend radiation to shrink the tumor followed by surgery.
We do not meet with dad's doctor until Tuesday. Is the radiation treatment necessary, why not just surgery? I worry that dad could not physically handle radiation treatments then the surgery.
Dad was diagnosed with EC December 15 and we still do not have a treatment plan as of January 26th. Everything has been dictated by someone elses schedule. It is frustrating.
I have read the book 100 Questions & Answers About EC, but what plan of treatment should be followed? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I need a plan for my dad.