Update: Thanks to your good thoughts and to many other factors, the pathology report today was almost as good as anyone might have expected. Yes, the tumor was malignant; but virtually all of it was successfully removed surgically. The tiny portions that could not be extracted are such that chemotherapy is almost certain to negate. Casey was tested today for leaks in the site of the reattachment of his esophogus and although a tiny leak was detected, it is expected that it will self-heal without further intervention.

Thanks from Casey, BarbaraLynn and me.