cancer is a scary word

My dad has been having some issues with acid reflux and just feeling crappy. We took him to a few doctors and he was given meds. He had a stroke six years ago and it left him unable to communicate (he says the same few words over and over), so it was hard to know exactly what was going on. They finally referred him to a G.I. doctor and last Monday (March 29, 2010) they did the scope down his throat and found the tumor. Esophageal cancer. The five year survival rate is 5 percent. Tuesday, April 13, 2010 we will be making our way to M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas to get the best possible care. Prayers and support are greatly appreciated.