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 Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal CancerAt City of Hope, novel therapies, advanced technologies and an aggressive, multidisciplinary approach to treatment combine to give patients with esophageal cancer the best hope possible.

Through our active clinical trials research program – one of the most extensive in the nation – we can often provide patients with access to promising new anticancer drugs and technologies not available elsewhere.
Diagnosing Esophageal Cancer
Tests that examine the esophagus are used to detect (find) and diagnose esophageal cancer.
Esophageal Cancer Symptoms
Early esophageal cancer usually does not cause symptoms. However, as the cancer grows, symptoms may include:
  • Difficult or painful swallowing
  • Severe weight loss
  • Pain in the throat or back, behind the breastbone or between the shoulder blades
  • Hoarseness or chronic cough
  • Vomiting
  • Coughing up blood
Esophageal Cancer Resources
City of Hope is committed to the philosophy of healing the whole person throughout treatment and recovery from cancer. We offer a wide range of educational and support services for patients, their loved ones, and the community.
Esophageal Cancer Treatment Options
The multidisciplinary programs in gastrointestinal cancer, thoracic and lung cancer, and head and neck cancer at City of Hope provide state of the art cancer care for patients affected by esophageal cancer.
About Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the esophagus.
Esophageal Risk Factors
Certain factors increase a person’s risk of developing cancer of the esophagus. According to the American Cancer Society, some of these factors include:
 
  • Older age
  • Male gender
  • African-American background
  • Tobacco use
  • Heavy alcohol use
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Barrett’s esophagus (often associated with GERD)
  • Occupational exposure to solvents and other chemicals

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