Esophageal Cancers

What is esophageal cancer?

Esophageal cancer occurs when cells in the esophagus (the tube that moves food down to the stomach) mutate and grow uncontrollably.

What are the causes of esophageal cancer?

Esophageal cancer most often occurs as a result of mutations in esophageal cells that cause them to grow and form tumors.

What are the types of esophageal cancer?

Esophageal cancer is grouped into two main types, which are adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Other rare types of esophageal cancer also exist.

What are the symptoms of esophageal cancer?

Symptoms of esophageal cancer include trouble swallowing that gets worse with time, voice hoarseness, weight loss, and pain or burning in the chest.

How is esophageal cancer treated?

Esophageal cancer can be treated using chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, or immunotherapy.