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Types of Cancer  >  Esophageal Cancer IN THE SPOTLIGHT More...  Know What to Ask Your Doctor Learn about a treatment option that works in a different way than traditional therapies. Overview What Is Esophageal Cancer: An Overview  - Esophageal cancer is a relatively uncommon type of cancer in the United States. It is more prevalent in southern Africa, Iran, India and northern China where the incidence of the disease may be up to ...   Understanding the Esophagus  -  Several layers make up the wall of the esophagus. Knowing what these layers are is important in understanding the spread of esophageal cancer and the stages of the disease. Esophageal cancer usua ...   More...  Screening, Diagnosis, and Staging Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer  - The common signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer include dysphagia, pain, and weight loss. In most cases, these symptoms appear when the disease is already at an advanced stage. Dysphagia refe ...   How is Esophageal Cancer Diagnosed?  - The most important prognostic factor of esophageal cancer is the stage at which it is diagnosed. Therefore, early detection of esophageal cancer is crucial in its treatment, especially since symptoms ...   Imaging Through Endoscopy  - Doctors may also use special instruments such as flexible tubes with lights and special cameras to get a clear picture of a patient’s internal organs. These instruments help doctors determine the siz ...   What Are The Stages of Esophageal Cancer?  - Staging refers to the process of gathering information to determine the extent to which cancer has spread. The stage of the disease may determine the range of treatment options available to a patient ...   More...  Management of Esophageal Cancer How Is Esophageal Cancer Treated?  -  Esophageal cancer is treated through surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these. Recently developed treatment modalities, such as photodynamic therapy, may also be used for ...   Treatment with Surgery: Common Surgical Procedures  -  Cancer of the esophagus may be treated surgically. Whether to use surgery, however, will depend on the stage of the cancer. The cancer can be treated by surgery if it has not yet spread beyond the ...   Treatment of Esophageal Cancer with Radiation Therapy  -  Radiation therapy entails the use of high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells. There are two types of radiation therapy. In external beam radiation therapy, the radiation is focused on the ca ...   What’s the Latest in Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment?  - Research into the prevention and treatment of esophageal cancer is currently being undertaken in various institutions, including university hospitals and medical centers. In the area of genetics, ...   More...  Risks and Prevention What Factors Increase the Risk of Esophagus Cancer?  - UNCONTROLLABLE RISK FACTORS There are some factors linked to esophageal cancer that individuals have no control over. These risk factors include age, gender, and race. Esophageal cancer is for ...   Diseases and Conditions That Increase Esophageal Cancer Risk  -  Certain diseases and conditions may increase a person’s chances of developing esophageal cancer. A person with long-standing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) runs a high risk of getting the ...   More...  Prognosis and Follow-Up What Should Be Expected after Treatment?  - What should be expected after treatment? Follow-up care is important in the treatment of esophageal cancer. This means regular visits with the cancer care team, which will determine the tests that ...   More...

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