The esophagus is the tube that carries food down inside the chest, from the mouth to the stomach. Cancers in this region are called esophageal cancer or tumors.
No symptoms until late in the disease for many individuals
Options -- cancer specialist determines the best options from among the following:
Surgery
Radiation
Chemotherapy
Stent placement to keep esophagus open
Seek medical treatment as soon as possible. This disease is often spread at the time it is diagnosed, and may not be curable. The best chance for a cure is to catch this disease early.
- This is a pre-cancerous esophageal disease caused by long-standing acid reflux. It is usually recommended that any person with long-standing acid reflux (usually 2 years or more) have an Endoscopy to check for Barrett's esophagus. Untreated, Barrett's esophagus can turn into a form of esophageal cancer.