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Esophageal cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumor of the esophagus, the muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
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Symptoms
Difficulty swallowing solids or liquids; Regurgitation of food; Heartburn; Weight loss; Vomiting blood; Chest pain unre...
Causes
Esophageal cancer is relatively uncommon in the United States, and occurs most often in men over 50 years old. It affec...
Tests
Barium swallow; EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and biopsy; Chest MRI or thoracic CT (usually used for helping to dete...
Treatments
When esophageal cancer is only in the esophagus and has not spread elsewhere, surgery is the treatment of choice. The g...
Alternative Therapies
The stress of illness can often be eased by joining a support group of people who share common experiences and problems...
Complications
Severe weight loss resulting from not eating enough, or difficulty swallowing; Spread of the tumor to other areas of th...
Prevention
Avoiding smoking and reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption may help reduce the risk of developing squamous cell c...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if difficulty swallowing, with no known cause, does not get better; call if other sympto...
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