Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal Cancer: Treatment
by National Cancer Institute
Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the esophagus. The esophagus is the hollow, muscular tube that moves food and liquid from the throat to the stomach.

Esophagus Cancer : Side Effects, Nutrition, Followup Care
by National Cancer Institute
The side effects of cancer treatment depend on the type of treatment and may be different for each person. Doctors and nurses can explain the possible side effects of treatment, and they can suggest ways to help relieve symptoms that may occur during

Esophagus Cancer : Diagnosing, Staging, Treatment
by National Cancer Institute
To help find the cause of symptoms, the doctor evaluates a person's medical history and performs a physical exam. The doctor usually orders a chest x-ray and other diagnostic tests.

Esophagus Cancer: What You Need To Know
by National Cancer Institute
Cancer that begins in the esophagus (also called esophageal cancer) is divided into two major types, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, depending on the type of cells that are malignant.

Esophageal Cancer : Treatment, Part 2
by National Cancer Institute
Different types of treatment are available for patients with esophageal cancer. Some treatments are standard (the currently used treatment), and some are being tested in clinical trials.

Zinc Deficiency and Esophageal Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Dietary deficiency of zinc, an essential mineral, has been associated with esophageal cancer in rodents. So far, though, examining this association in humans has been hampered by the difficulty of measuring zinc levels in the body through traditional

Esophageal Cancer Prevention
by National Cancer Institute
Esophageal cancer is cancer of the esophagus, the muscular tube through which food passes from the throat to the stomach. Most esophageal cancers are either adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma.