I'm sad to hear about him having cancer. He seemed healthy. It shows that cancer can arrive at any moment without warnings. Anybody can have cancer. The cancer that Diego have, shows that even if he makes it, he wont possibly live for a long time. He might have a couple of years to live. I really hope that he will beat this cancer. Below are some informations about it. Taken from google.
The overall five-year survival rate for esophageal cancer is about 20%, but survival rates can range from 5% to 47%. When esophageal cancer is found early and when it is small, the five-year survival rate is higher.
How long do you live after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer?
The 5-year survival rate of people with cancer located only in the esophagus is 46%. The 5-year survival rate for those with disease that has spread to surrounding tissues or organs and/or the regional lymph nodes is 26%. If it has spread to distant parts of the body, the survival rate is 5%.
How curable is cancer of the esophagus?
When esophageal cancer is found very early, there is a better chance of recovery. Esophageal cancer is often in an advanced stage when it is diagnosed. At later stages, esophageal cancer can be treated but rarely can be cured.