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Esophageal Cancer : In Depth - Overview

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Overview

What Is Esophageal Cancer?
To help you understand what is happening when you have cancer, it helps to understand how your body works normally. Our bodies are made up of tiny building blocks called cells. Normal cells grow and multiply when the body needs them, and die out when the body does not need them.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Statistics for Esophageal Cancer
You might be tempted to use statistics to try to figure out your chance of getting cancer or of being cured. Remember that this data shows what happens with large groups of people. Because no two people are alike, this information can't be used to know or predict what will happen to you.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Am I at Risk for Esophageal Cancer?
There is no way to know for sure if you're going to get esophageal cancer. And there is no known way to prevent it. Certain factors can make you more likely to get this type of cancer than another person. These are called risk factors. Here are the known risk factors for esophageal cancer. Tell your doctor if you feel you may be at risk.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
What Can I Do if I'm At Risk for Esophageal Cance...
The first step to lowering your risk of esophageal cancer is to identify your risk factors. Then you can decide which risks you can and cannot control. These are some of the steps you can take to help lower your risk for esophageal cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
What Are the Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer?
In the early stages of esophageal cancer, when it is still only in the esophagus, it is usually asymptomatic, meaning it doesn't cause symptoms. When the cancer has spread to nearby areas (called locally advanced), there may be minor symptoms. In those cases, you may think that the symptoms are caused by something else, such as indigestion. You may be tempted to ignore them. Here is a list of early symptoms of esophageal cancer.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Anatomy of the Esophagus
The esophagus is a tube that makes up part of the digestive tract. It measures about 10 inches long. The esophagus connects the throat with the stomach, carrying the food and liquid you eat from your throat to the stomach. That's why you often hear it called the food pipe. The esophagus is located behind the windpipe (trachea) and in front of the spine.
Source:StayWell
Date:December 14, 2005
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