Esophageal Cancer

DrOwl

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The esophagus is a hollow tube that carries food and liquids from your throat to your stomach. Early esophageal cancer usually does not cause symptoms. Later, you may have symptoms such as Painful or difficult swallowing Weight loss A hoarse voice or cough that doesn't go away You're at greater risk for getting esophageal cancer if you smoke, drink heavily, or have acid reflux. Your risk also goes up as you age Your doctor uses imaging tests and a biopsy to diagnose esophageal cancer. Treatments include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. You might also need nutritional support, since the cancer or treatment may make it hard to swallow. NIH: National Cancer Institute

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DrOwl

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The esophagus is a hollow tube that carries food and liquids from your throat to your stomach. Early esophageal cancer usually does not cause symptoms. Later, you may have symptoms such as Painful or difficult swallowing Weight loss A hoarse voice or cough that doesn't go away You're at greater risk for getting esophageal cancer if you smoke, drink heavily, or have acid reflux. Your risk also goes up as you age Your doctor uses imaging tests and a biopsy to diagnose esophageal cancer. Treatments include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. You might also need nutritional support, since the cancer or treatment may make it hard to swallow. NIH: National Cancer Institute

Esophageal Cancer: Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
At Johns Hopkins, we treat more esophageal cancer patients than any other local medical center through our Esophageal Cancer Program.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/types_cancer/esophageal_cancer.html
Esophageal Cancer | Stanford Health Care
Esophageal cancer, also called esophagus cancer, is 3x more likely in men than women. Learn more about esophagus cancer with Stanford Cancer Center.
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/cancer/esophageal-cancer/about-this-condition/overview.html
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the esophagus, a tube-like structure that runs from your throat to your stomach.
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/esophageal-cancer
Esophageal Cancer | MD Anderson Cancer Center
Visit MD Anderson where you will receive comprehensive, exemplary esophageal cancer care every step of the way from diagnosis to treatment and follow-up.
https://www.mdanderson.org/cancer-types/esophageal-cancer.html
Esophageal Cancer
CDC - National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network
https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/showEsophagealCancer.action
Esophageal Cancer | Cleveland Clinic
Find information about esophageal cancer, which is not common, from Cleveland Clinic. Learn about symptoms, signs, risk factors and treatment options, including surgery.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6137-esophageal-cancer
Esophagus Cancer
Whether you (or a loved one) are worried about developing esophagus cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed guide can help you find the answers you need.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/esophagus-cancer.html
Esophageal Cancer: Overview, Causes, and Symptoms
Esophageal cancer can occur when a malignant tumor forms in the lining of the muscular tube that’s responsible for moving food from the throat to the stomach. A growing tumor can affect the deep tissues and muscle of the esophagus. Learn about the symptoms of esophageal cancer and what treatment options are available.
https://www.healthline.com/health/esophageal-cancer
Esophageal cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Esophageal cancer — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, types, risks, treatment of cancer of the esophagus.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophageal-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20356084
Esophageal Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®)–Patient Version - National Cancer Institute
Esophageal cancer treatment depends on the extent of disease and can include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and supportive care. Learn more about the treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent esophageal cancer in this expert-reviewed information summary.
https://www.cancer.gov/types/esophageal/patient/esophageal-treatment-pdq

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Esophageal Cancer: Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
At Johns Hopkins, we treat more esophageal cancer patients than any other local medical center through our Esophageal Cancer Program.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/types_cancer/esophageal_cancer.html
Esophageal Cancer | Stanford Health Care
Esophageal cancer, also called esophagus cancer, is 3x more likely in men than women. Learn more about esophagus cancer with Stanford Cancer Center.
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/cancer/esophageal-cancer/about-this-condition/overview.html
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the esophagus, a tube-like structure that runs from your throat to your stomach.
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/esophageal-cancer
Esophageal Cancer | MD Anderson Cancer Center
Visit MD Anderson where you will receive comprehensive, exemplary esophageal cancer care every step of the way from diagnosis to treatment and follow-up.
https://www.mdanderson.org/cancer-types/esophageal-cancer.html
Esophageal Cancer
CDC - National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network
https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/showEsophagealCancer.action
Esophageal Cancer | Cleveland Clinic
Find information about esophageal cancer, which is not common, from Cleveland Clinic. Learn about symptoms, signs, risk factors and treatment options, including surgery.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6137-esophageal-cancer
Esophagus Cancer
Whether you (or a loved one) are worried about developing esophagus cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed guide can help you find the answers you need.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/esophagus-cancer.html
Esophageal Cancer: Overview, Causes, and Symptoms
Esophageal cancer can occur when a malignant tumor forms in the lining of the muscular tube that’s responsible for moving food from the throat to the stomach. A growing tumor can affect the deep tissues and muscle of the esophagus. Learn about the symptoms of esophageal cancer and what treatment options are available.
https://www.healthline.com/health/esophageal-cancer
Esophageal cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Esophageal cancer — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, types, risks, treatment of cancer of the esophagus.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophageal-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20356084
Esophageal Cancer Treatment (Adult) (PDQ®)–Patient Version - National Cancer Institute
Esophageal cancer treatment depends on the extent of disease and can include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and supportive care. Learn more about the treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent esophageal cancer in this expert-reviewed information summary.
https://www.cancer.gov/types/esophageal/patient/esophageal-treatment-pdq

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