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Esophageal cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumor of the esophagus, the muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. See also: Barrett's esophagus |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Backwards movement of food through the esophagus and possibly mouth (regurgitation; Chest pain unrelated to eating; D...
Causes
Esophageal cancer is relatively uncommon in the United States, and occurs most often in men over 50 years old. It aff...
Tests
Tests used to help diagnose esophageal cancer may include: Barium swallow; Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and biops...
Treatments
When esophageal cancer is only in the esophagus and has not spread elsewhere, surgery is the treatment of choice. The...
Alternative Therapies
The stress of illness can often be eased by joining a support group of people who share common experiences and proble...
Complications
Difficulty swallowing; Pneumonia; Severe weight loss resulting from not eating enough; Spread of the tumor to other a...
Prevention
The following may help reduce your risk of squamous cell cancer of the esophagus: Avoid smoking; Limit or eliminate a...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have difficulty swallowing with no known cause and it does not get better, or i...
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